Letter

File — Box: Small Collections Box 10, Folder: 1

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

One page letter addressed to an unknown recipient by James Monroe. Contents concern his plans for travel, arrival date, and an indication that he will write again once he reaches his destination. The letter was written from his home at Highland, formerly Ash Lawn, near Charlottesville, Virginia.

Dates

Creation: 1820 September 4

Creator

From the Collection: Monroe, James, 1758-1831 (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

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