James Monroe, Richmond, Virginia to John Francis Mercer, Governor of Maryland?, 1802 October 20

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Identifier: id298042

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James Monroe, Richmond, Virginia, to John Francis Mercer, (Governor of Maryland?), 1802 October 20

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Scope and Contents

Encloses a copy of his communication relativeto the Gabriel slave conspiracy of 1800; tells of measures adopted by the legislature as a result of it; assures him that he will command his unreserved confidence in the future on this topic or any other; mentions the case of the Norfolk alderman and the British consul in sending a man charged with mutiny on the Hermione to the West Indies; hopes to meet him this winter; plans to resume practise of law when his term as governor expires; says he owes money but it takes courage to engage in the business having been away from it so long; adds "You know I have industry and perserverance"; sends regards to "Mrs. Mercer & your family"; assures him of his friendship; adds postscript that he rejoices at the success of republicanism in "your state."

Dates

Creation: 1802 October 20

Creator

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

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