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Lee risked his fortune and safety by becoming deeply involved in covert operations—smuggling weapons and supplies from Europe to aid the revolutionaries. For years, weapons were cleverly hidden beneath heaps of salted fish onboard his ships. His collaboration with international agents and participation in secret committees laid the groundwork for the armed resistance against British rule. The Gieremia Lee House thus serves not just as a symbol of wealth but also as a silent witness to Lee’s vital contributions to the American quest for freedom.