Wednesday, October 3, 2012

Light Horse Harry


Henry "Light Horse Harry" Lee, a member of Hiram Lodge 59 in Virginia, earned his nickname for his skill as a calvary captain during the revolutionary war.  Having served as Virginia's Governor 1792-95, he gave the famous eulogy of Brother George Washington calling him, "First in war, first in peace and first in the hearts of his countrymen."  Brother Lee was also the father of another famous soldier, Civil War General Robert E. Lee.