James Monroe, Washington, D.C., to Lieutenant James Monroe, United States Artillery, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1816 November 25
Scope and Contents
Details the advantages of furthering his education, especially if he is to make the military a career; explains the new purchase of a small farm, 325 acres in Albemarle County, Virginia about 7 miles from him, for his parents; has already stocked it, as well as providing furniture and slaves; the farm will go to his children upon the death of the President's brother but now, is costing him a great deal of money; explains why he has felt compelled to continue advising him, and chastises him for not "keeping company" with "high" people to whom he had introduced him, as opposed to "worthless women," living expensively, and drinking wine.
Dates
- Creation: 1816 November 25
Creator
- From the Collection: Monroe, James, 1758-1831 (Person)
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Extent
From the Collection: 2.50 Linear Feet
Language
From the Collection: English
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Purchased by the John M. Presson Fund, Class of 1916. Acc. No. 83-18.
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Research Center Repository