Mystery Forefather Found in $21.3 Million Painting, by Charles Wilson Peal

In January 2005 painting, of Washington with the mystery man, that historians fail to recognize is not just a soldier, but Aide to Commander-in-Chief, George Washington.  This painting was sold for
$21.3 million. (not mine unfortunately, but my portraits are on the internet).  Now, usually the person in the painting has to pay for the portrait.  Why does Washington insist that this same unnamed soldier appears in at least 6 paintings with Washington's warhorse, Nelson?  Well this soldier is Mr. Billy Lee and Bill O'Riley in his book "Legends and
Lies:The Patriots" calls Mr. Billy Lee, Aide.  O'Riley has a staff that do tremendous research so
since he calls Mr. Billy Lee an Aide, there we go.

One other thing,  Washington insisted that people call Billy Lee, Mr. Billy Lee.
Warrant Officers are special officers that are asked by the Government to join the Military as a Warrant Officer and they are highly regarded.  The present salary of a Warrant Officer is over $150,000 per year..  The British has had these officers since the 1600s.  These officers have valuable skills.

Well some of the skills that Mr. Billy Lee possessed were:
Spoke two languages
Did Washington/s finances
Best horseman in the Colonies on his horse, Chinkling
Saved Washington's life more than once in battle with his carbine
Charming personality, nice to have around
Washington wouldn't go anywhere without him
In fact, maybe he was as important as Washington
He was a celebrity.  Americans came to Mount Vernon to see Mr. Billy Lee
  ride his horse, Chinkling, through a virgin forest!

Now, the reason I wrote about him in my book, Why Is a Spy Called a Mole, is that why has his
story not taught in school? These protesters are tearing down statues of Forefathers because anything goes-- no respect for our history.  We learn from mistakes so history is important.
They are ignorant about this Forefather and are even destroying monuments of black Union soldiers.
Stay with me here, if O'Riley calls Mr. Bill Lee an Aide, Yea!!! Someone else knows he was NOT
a slave.

Lorraine Strieby, Why Is a Spy Called a Mole, Amazon/Kindle
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Mystery Man-- Black Soldier Found in at Least 4 Portraits with George Washington, in Battle and at Mount Vernon

If You Like Puzzles

Go figure...this mystery man is found in early portraits, in uniform, handsome, not-so-much, painted by different artists in different  time periods in his life with Commander-in-Chief and then President George Washington

I've found four, can you find more?

Since he is definitely in uniform why did historians of the day and present call him a slave when in reality he was a Forefather, maybe the most important one because he saved Washington's life more than once.

He was Mr. Billy Lee, Honorable Discharge,  American Revolution

Important more than ever to get this man proper recognition

Important Mystery Forefather

Lorraine Strieby

Author and Illustrator

Why is a Spy Called a Mole?

(about the American Revolution)

Mayor Molly McMole's Ancestor, Master Spy,  Christopher McMole

Revolutionary War

Why Is a Spy Called a Mole

All rights reserved

US Copyright

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#horseman

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#mystery

Instead of Tearing down a Statue Build a Statue for This Hero, Bet You Never Learned About Him in School

You know I'm just Mayor Molly McMole, a furry creature that digs mole holes and loves the USA.
When HBO took off GONE WITH THE WIND that was a body blow to me--a mole.
Lorraine Strieby probably watched the movie 7 or
8 times.  Each time it was timely--Civil War, civil rights,
slavery, women rights, family, great acting, great writing, slaves who were good at what they did,
and good old romance.

They helped the South.  Blacks fought for the Union too you know.  This man pictured here was
the BFF of Commander-in-Chief George Washington, sometimes wore a fancier uniform
than Washington, Warrant Officer Mr. Billy Lee, Honorable discharge, and not only was he the BFF
of Washington, but saved Washington's life more than once.  Was the best horseman in the
colonies.  You weren't taught this in school, and neither was Lorraine Strieby, but she did research.

Margaret Mitchell was the most famous person in Atlanta.  Strieby was in her apartment and
saw her typewriter and Mitchell covered it with a towel so NO ONE could read it before it was finished.

This may have been one of the best accounts of the South and our Nation as it really was.

Doesn't Russia, China, North Korea and other Marxist countries censor what their citizens can
read or watch? Wake up America,  be proud of your country.  The American Constitution
is the best constitution ever, even a few brave men in Russia wanted to copy it, and were
punished and killed for their efforts. 

Can we do something positive here instead of rioting in the streets?  Strieby tried to find out if there was a statue of Mr. Billy Lee, as usual the historians have overlooked this too.  Perhaps there is
a relief of him and Washington in France.

Well, getting back to Mr. Billy Lee--Why not give this forefather a well-deserved statue?  If it weren't for him, saving Washington's
life, our Capitol City might have been Jefferson, Gates, Franklin, who knows?

If you look him up on the internet, the text is rather sketchy on this black hero.  They just don't care,
but two authors received the Pulitzer for writing about him.

Oh, here comes Strieby now, got to hop down my Mole Hole.   Bye,  MMM
Look/see, he is in many portraits with Washington, I wonder why no one notices.

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American Revolution--How did Commander Washington Communicate to His Troops, Home Schooling with Mayor Molly McMole

Remember no phones, cells, computers!  So how did Washington know how to move his troops?  He 

did you know and he was creative and cagey like a fox.  In her war book, Why Is a Spy Called a Mole,  you will meet three soldiers who captured a spy named John Anderson/Andre who had the plans on how to attack Washington at Fort West Point.  NOT GOOD FOR  SPY John Andre.  You will learn about General Benedict Arnold and what really became of him and meet Master Spy Christopher McMole and some wolf dogs.

Kindle/Amazon

Well folks, I have to hop down my mole hole.  Does anyone know a nail salon that is open, my paw claws sure need a manicure. . .?

Mayor Molly McMole 

   

George Washington--Who was he Really

1. 

Well here he is with a spoonful full of sugar.  First of all I doubt if he wore powder in his hair since he was a relatively young warrior and  Commander-in-

Chief of the Revolutionary Forces and had reddish brown hair worn in a braid.

And forget about Blueskin, he was for show.  Washington rode with his men on a horse named, Nelson--probably the most famous horse ever.  Nelson had an uneven blaze, sorrel. and white stockings.  This horse and Washington were as one spirit in battle and

 Washington taunted the British by riding back and forth in front of his troops.  Blueskin was afraid of gun and cannon fire--

not Washington nor Nelson.  Washington they say was not shot in these battles but after his death his war vest did have some bullet holes.  His troops fought behind trees and knew the mountain trails.

Washington and his Aides were expert horsemen. especially Warrant Officer, Mr. Billy Lee.

General Horatio Gates wanted to be the first President, but he had no chance against 

Commander-in-Chief George Washington.

More coming. Lorraine Strieby

author of the Revolutionary war book

WHY IS A SPY CALLED A MOLE

for kids and older folks. too

Amazon and Kindle

School at Home, Why does Washington Appear Here With Half King Wearing His Revolution Uniform

History can be boring--not so with Ms Lorraine Strieby's books.  She makes it interesting, for
example in her book, Why Is a Spy Called a Mole?

Question for the day, folks:
Why does she paint Tanacharison standing behind Washington?

Answer:
Tanacharison was Chief of the Seneca Tribes, including the Mohawks
He was Washington's go-to guy in the French Indian War
Washington learned to fight like an Indian Warrior.
Even had and signed with an Indian name:  CONOTOCAURIUS given to him by the Iroquois Native Americans
Best horseman in the Colonies along with MR. BILLY LEE
TANACHARISON is standing behind WASHINGTON because he was a mentor and was killed before the Revolution. Tanacharason spoke French because  he was kidnapped by the French as a baby. 
Therefore Washington is wearing Colonial uniform as Commander-in-chief but Tanacharison
is a man he revered.  Remember Washington's Indian background surprised and shocked the
British Red Coats, marching in lines while the Americans fought behind trees.  The English
had to change their ways or they would lose in Yorktown.  Look it up.

Well, lesson over.  Bet you didn't get this in school.  Time for me to jump down my Mole Hole.
Mayor Molly McMole, MMM 16 x 20 paper or canvas with gallery wrap, shipped in tube for pricing contact lstrieby.org lorrainestriebyproductions.com

Homeschooling with Mayor Molly McMole, Learning facts with a "Spoonful of Sugar"

I am using Strieby's computer again.  For you homeschoolers out there you might want to get her
book, Mayor Molly McMole Meets Vinnie the Shrew, an adventure we had going up the California coast all the way to Alaska.  You see Lorraine Strieby is a teacher and her books are fantasy based on facts and since she is an artist too she illustrates her own books.  They say a picture equals a 1K
words so reading her books is like storytelling to the kids and many words if you count the many illustrations.

Did you know that there are no moles in Alaska--too cold for their mole holes?  My adventurous moles are now nomads because a contractor covered up our Mole Town, filled with castles.
Then our adventures begin.  We see the sites--a golden bridge, dormant volcanoes, the Seattle Harbor, orcas, gray whales, and then Valdez.  You see shrews and moles are related and my Cousin Vinnie builds, rents, and sells ice castles.  Of course, I rent one.  Oh, magical days!

In Valdez Cat Sophia meets a wonderful lady named Abby, chef, graduate of USC, and
takes us to Rome and Hawaii for the winter months.  Well these are different books in the series,
and the first book, Cat Sophia and Mayor Molly McMole is the beginning of a six-book series
with 250 illustrations.   Reading her books is like learning facts with a "spoonful of sugar"...
Amazon and Kindle
Well, here she comes so have to go, MMM