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Box 1

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Contains 101 Results:

Christopher Hughes, Jr., Baltimore, to James Monroe, 1814 February 5

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 13
Identifier: id301706
Scope and Contents

Acknowledges receipt of letter from Monroe, mentions conversation with Clay re negotiations. He awaits orders from Monroe. 1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Typewritten Copy included.

Dates: 1814 February 5

Jonathan Russell, New York, to James Monroe, 1814 February 21

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 13
Identifier: id301708
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

Correspondence and other material, 1780-1834, by, to, and concerning James Monroe.  See inventory link (below) for folder list.

Dates: 1814 February 21

James Monroe, Washington, to William H. Crawford?, 1814 July 10

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 13
Identifier: id301712
Scope and Contents

News from Washington. Mentions controversy between Mr. Warden - Mr. Lee; Mr. Gallatin added to the mission with Mr. Clay and Mr. Russell. Signed. Typewritten Copy included.

Dates: 1814 July 10

George Graham, Department of War to T. Worthington, Gov. of Ohio, Chillicothe, 1815 April 3

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 13
Identifier: id301714
Scope and Contents

Acknowledgement of receipt of Worthington's letter to Mr. Dallas, acting Secretary of War, with a copy of letter sent to Col. Monroe; letter will be presented to Dallas for his views on his return; assurance that there will be no difficulty in relieving Worthington of his endorsement of Capt. Gist. 1 page. Letter Signed.

Dates: 1815 April 3

James Monroe, Sweet Springs, Virginia, to Mr. George W. Campbell , 1815 September 6

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 13
Identifier: id301718
Scope and Contents

Inquires about the health of the Campbells; sends family news; remarks on events in France, the reappearance and overthrow of Bonaparte; mentions reports of a treaty of commerce with England. 2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

Dates: 1815 September 6

James Monroe, Washington, to Charles Everett, 1816 March 10

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 16
Identifier: id301726
Scope and Contents

Discusses mismanagement of his private affairs and plantation during his absence; duties in Washington keep his mind absorbed; mentions a minister sailing for France (Mr. G[?]), one for Russia, Mr. Pinkney nominated for special mission to Naples was turned down by Senate, one for Spain, Mr. Erving. 2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Typewritten Copy included.

Dates: 1816 March 10

John Graham, Dept. of State, to James Monroe, 1816 September 27

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 16
Identifier: id301728
Scope and Contents

Discusses business matters; letter to French minister shown to Mr. Rush who has done what Monroe promised minister. Mr. de Newville's letter left with Rush, copies will be sent to Mr. Lee; will write tomorrow to Mr. Jones, Consul at Tripoli; received letter from Mr. Shaler, all quiet in Algiers, speaks of Treaty renewal. Glad Monroe's health improved. 2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Typewritten Copy included.

Dates: 1816 September 27

William Eustis, Brussels, to James Monroe, Secretary of State, 1817 January 31

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 16
Identifier: id301730
Scope and Contents

Advised by Consul at Antwerp that American vessels in their ports pay same duties as their own vessels. Mr. deNagett informed Eustis order was given in anticipation of like arrangement being made by U.S. Enclosed order of Mr. Wickers. Is advised if U.S. does not act soon foreign duties will be required on American vessels. Eustis' opinion is to issue order. 2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Typewritten Copy included.

Dates: 1817 January 31

David Daggett, Washington, to [?], 1817 March 6

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 16
Identifier: id301732
Scope and Contents

Mention of Monroe's inaugural address.

Dates: 1817 March 6

James Monroe, Washington, to George W. Campbell , 1818 April 11

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 18
Identifier: id301738
Scope and Contents

Offer of appointment as Minister to Russia replacing Mr. Pinkney who has been recalled. Requests an early reply.

Dates: 1818 April 11

James Monroe, Highland, to [possibly William Benton], 1818 September 14

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 18
Identifier: id301740
Scope and Contents

Asks assistance for Mr. Chisholm to join Mr. Skinner and Mr. Moussiau on trip to court in Staunton. Discusses crops. Typewritten Copy included.

Dates: 1818 September 14

James Monroe, Washington, to William Benton, 1818 May 6

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 18
Identifier: id301742
Scope and Contents

Discusses what he is sending in a wagon and what he is doing to improve his estate. This document was conserved with support from Clan Munro Association U.S.A., Inc.

Dates: 1818 May 6

James Monroe, Highland to [?], 1818 October 6

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 18
Identifier: id301744
Scope and Contents

Plans for his trip to Washington.

Dates: 1818 October 6

Untitled, 1819 December 20

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 18
Identifier: id301746
Scope and Contents

Gift of the APVA Headquarters

Dates: 1819 December 20

James Monroe, Highland, to Samuel Lane , 1820 July 25

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 24
Identifier: id301820
Scope and Contents

Concerns site for a city hall, has written to Mr. Wirt about it. Typewritten Copy Included. This document was conserved with support from Clan Munro Association U.S.A., Inc.

Dates: 1820 July 25

James Monroe, Highland, to Major Sylvanus Thayer, Supt. of the Military Academy at West Point, 1820 September 2

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 24
Identifier: id301822
Scope and Contents

Introduction of William Taliaferro. Typewritten Copy included.

Dates: 1820 September 2

James Monroe, Highland, to [possibly John C. Calhoun or Daniel Parker], 1820 September 4

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 24
Identifier: id301824
Scope and Contents

Approval of instructions to General Jackson. Sends papers relating to Lt. Col. Gab. Plans to leave for Loudoun and will attend to communications on arrival.

Dates: 1820 September 4

James Monroe, Washington, D.C., to William Benton, Oakhill, Loudoun County, Virginia, 1821 January 22

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 24
Identifier: id301826
Scope and Contents

Supplies arrived in good order; however, recommends that the mules be shod, as they suffered during the trip; discussion of structural changes connected with the building of his new home. This document was conserved with support from Clan Munro Association U.S.A., Inc.

Dates: 1821 January 22

J.B. Cooper, Norfolk, to John Page, Hampton, 1822 March 13

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 24
Identifier: id301828
Scope and Contents

Discusses a lottery, expect the arrival of minister from Mexico with 13 or 14 million dollars to be spent on a navy for Mexico. Hopes "Jimmy Monroe... will not be governed by his fears on this occasion but readily receive his excellency." 2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Typewritten Copy included.

Dates: 1822 March 13

James Monroe promises to pay $9010.40 to John Taliaferro, 1822 April 2

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 24
Identifier: id301830
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

Correspondence and other material, 1780-1834, by, to, and concerning James Monroe.  See inventory link (below) for folder list.

Dates: 1822 April 2

C.F. Mercer (Brig. Gen., War of 1812), Georgetown, to James Monroe, Oak Hill, 1823 July 15

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 26
Identifier: id301836
Scope and Contents

Concerns Mr. Mercer's attendance when Mr. Lemare takes a deposition from Monroe in Loudoun on July 23.

Dates: 1823 July 15

James Monroe to James Madison, 1823 September 7

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 26
Identifier: id301838
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

Correspondence and other material, 1780-1834, by, to, and concerning James Monroe.  See inventory link (below) for folder list.

Dates: 1823 September 7

James Monroe, Washington to Charles Everett, 1823 November 13

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 26
Identifier: id301840
Scope and Contents

Asking his friend to return and remain with him while he is in office; mentions Mrs. Monroe's illness. Typewritten Copy included. This document was conserved with support from Clan Munro Association U.S.A., Inc.

Dates: 1823 November 13

James Monroe, Washington, to Charles Everett, Albemarle County, Virginia, 1824 January 8

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 26
Identifier: id301842
Scope and Contents

Clarification of untrue item in a newspaper about his family. This document was conserved with support from Clan Munro Association U.S.A., Inc.

Dates: 1824 January 8

Promise to pay $2083 to Thomas Swann, 1825 January 4

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 26
Identifier: id301846
Scope and Contents

Signed by James Monroe.

Dates: 1825 January 4