In 1769 Lee attempted to show Lord Shelburne that Americans in revolt were not guilty of treason or disloyalty to Britain, but were merely taking necessary means of security, while remaining "warmly attached" to Britain. ... In this sense, it is not likely that Lee was calling for international alliances for any kind of military responsibility or support, but the term "alliance" held a broader meaning and might be looked at in this context as "virtually synonymous with commercial treaty." ...

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