Mr. Billy Lee was the son of Colonel John Lee and the Colonel taught young Billy to
ride a horse. He was a fast learner and spoke two languages and was a wiz at math.
Colonel died and he on his deathbed wanted George Washington to have Billy
and his brother, Frank.
Washington depended on him and his horse, Chinkling for the whole 8 years of
the American Revolution. He was his right-hand man, on and off the fields of battle.
He also fought in the war and sometimes his uniform was fancier than the Commander-
in-Chief George Washington. He also was in charge of the General's finances.
He always called Washington, "General."
Do you know this man? Is there a statue of Mr. Billy Lee and his horse, Chinkling?
Shame on us if not. Lorraine Strieby, also known as Mayor Molly McMole
Photos Copyrighted by Lorraine Strieby
