James Monroe, Washington, D.C, to "Dear Sir" (George Hay) - PHOTOCOPY, 1819 December 20
Scope and Contents
*Photocopy has been removed. Refer to A Comprehensive Catalogue of the Correspondence and Papers of James Monroe for the location of original letter.
Discussion of the "Missouri question" and its postponement until January, his opposition to it, as well as member from Connecticut; also gives brief background on it, commenting that it is a "remnant of the policy, which sought in 1786, to shut up the mouth of the Mississippi River"; also comments on policies concerning the admission of new states, citing clauses in the Constitution, and alluding to the difficulties of equality concerning slavery; the committee studying the Spanish Treaty has not reported yet; Mrs. Monroe and Eliza are ill.
Dates
- Creation: 1819 December 20
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
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Research Center Repository