Box 1
Contains 101 Results:
Christopher Hughes, Jr., Baltimore, to James Monroe, 1814 February 5
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.
Jonathan Russell, New York, to James Monroe, 1814 February 21
Correspondence and other material, 1780-1834, by, to, and concerning James Monroe. See inventory link (below) for folder list.
James Monroe, Washington, to William H. Crawford?, 1814 July 10
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.
George Graham, Department of War to T. Worthington, Gov. of Ohio, Chillicothe, 1815 April 3
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.
James Monroe, Sweet Springs, Virginia, to Mr. George W. Campbell , 1815 September 6
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.
James Monroe, Washington, to Charles Everett, 1816 March 10
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.
John Graham, Dept. of State, to James Monroe, 1816 September 27
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.
William Eustis, Brussels, to James Monroe, Secretary of State, 1817 January 31
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.
David Daggett, Washington, to [?], 1817 March 6
Mention of Monroe's inaugural address.
James Monroe, Washington, to George W. Campbell , 1818 April 11
Offer of appointment as Minister to Russia replacing Mr. Pinkney who has been recalled. Requests an early reply.
James Monroe, Highland, to [possibly William Benton], 1818 September 14
Asks assistance for Mr. Chisholm to join Mr. Skinner and Mr. Moussiau on trip to court in Staunton. Discusses crops. Typewritten Copy included.
James Monroe, Washington, to William Benton, 1818 May 6
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.
James Monroe, Highland to [?], 1818 October 6
Plans for his trip to Washington.
Untitled, 1819 December 20
Gift of the APVA Headquarters
James Monroe, Highland, to Samuel Lane , 1820 July 25
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.
James Monroe, Highland, to Major Sylvanus Thayer, Supt. of the Military Academy at West Point, 1820 September 2
Introduction of William Taliaferro. Typewritten Copy included.
James Monroe, Highland, to [possibly John C. Calhoun or Daniel Parker], 1820 September 4
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.
James Monroe, Washington, D.C., to William Benton, Oakhill, Loudoun County, Virginia, 1821 January 22
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.
J.B. Cooper, Norfolk, to John Page, Hampton, 1822 March 13
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.
James Monroe promises to pay $9010.40 to John Taliaferro, 1822 April 2
Correspondence and other material, 1780-1834, by, to, and concerning James Monroe. See inventory link (below) for folder list.
C.F. Mercer (Brig. Gen., War of 1812), Georgetown, to James Monroe, Oak Hill, 1823 July 15
Concerns Mr. Mercer's attendance when Mr. Lemare takes a deposition from Monroe in Loudoun on July 23.
James Monroe to James Madison, 1823 September 7
Correspondence and other material, 1780-1834, by, to, and concerning James Monroe. See inventory link (below) for folder list.
James Monroe, Washington to Charles Everett, 1823 November 13
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.
James Monroe, Washington, to Charles Everett, Albemarle County, Virginia, 1824 January 8
Clarification of untrue item in a newspaper about his family. This document was conserved with support from Clan Munro Association U.S.A., Inc.
Promise to pay $2083 to Thomas Swann, 1825 January 4
Signed by James Monroe.