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Contains 30 Results:

Letter to "Brother" , 1806

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 1
Identifier: id293223
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News of his children - George, who is preparing for the seminary; William, who is improving at school; and his daughters, who are "old enough to show their friends what they have to expect from them;" detailed discussion concerning the administration of their brother's vast estate, involving Mr. Troup, his attorney, and a Dr. Tillary and a Mr. Scott.

Dates: 1806

Eliza Douglas Monroe, to nephew James Monroe, United States Military Academy, West Point, N.Y., circa 1814

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Identifier: id293225
Scope and Contents His uncle James Monroe thinks he should come for the week-end to visit with them, as well as Fanny [sister?]; mentions "the last number published by Lockharts Sir Walter" and refers him to that for advice; hopes he has enough respect for her to follow her advice and uphold the name of "James Monroe," listing the following concerns: continuing to refrain from consuming liquor; always paying in full so as to not go into debt; refraining from gambling; avoiding attachments with women; not...
Dates: circa 1814

Charles J. Power, Adj. General, N.Y., to Lt. James Monroe, Arsenal U.S. Army, New York, 1823 February 28

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 3
Identifier: id293227
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Has aide-de-camp and the acting Adj[utant General; hopes that his move to the arsenal will prove agreeable to both him and Mrs. Monroe; inquires about an order for transportation to New York.

Dates: 1823 February 28

Peter Clark, Utica, N.Y, to James Monroe, Junior, New York, 1823 April 16

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 4
Identifier: id293229
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Discusses his "investigation of the general titles to land estates in the great state of New York;" makes reference to a Mr. Abel and Mr. Otis.

Dates: 1823 April 16

Lieutenant James Monroe Jr., United States Arsenal, New York, to Dr. Joseph Lowell, Surgeon General, USA, Washington, D.C., 1823 July 23

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 5
Identifier: id293231
Scope and Contents Has been told by Mr. Gate, the aide-de-camp of Gen. Scott, that correspondence between Monroe and the recipient concerning Dr. Dayton and payment had been forwarded to Gen. Scott by the Secretary of War; also understands that further correspondence between Dr. Dayton and the recipient were also forwarded, in which the Mr. Dayton referred to him [JM] in not very "delicate... language;" inquires if his office normally retains and/or forwards correspondence to outsiders without sending copies...
Dates: 1823 July 23

E. B. Mayo, "Belville," Richmond, Va., to Lieut. James Monroe, Governors Island, New York, 1825 August 26

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 6
Identifier: id293233
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Had an enjoyable time staying at Monroe's quarters; discusses his journey home from N.Y. through Trenton, Baltimore, and ending in Virginia; announces shipment of half dozen Virginia hams and sweet potatoes on the schooner Fly which sets sail September 2; will announce shipment of dogs after checking on his kennels.

Dates: 1825 August 26

William H. Chase, Raleigh, N.C., to Lt. James Monroe, New York, N.Y., 1825 October 4

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 7
Identifier: id293235
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Apologizes for not writing; describes travels from N.Y., through Philadelphia, Washington, Norfolk, and Petersburg to Raleigh; discusses his opinion of a sculpture of George Washington.

Dates: 1825 October 4

Francis Barber Ogden, Liverpool, to James Monroe, 1829 December 15

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 8
Identifier: id293237
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Mentions the voyages of several ships including the Florida, John Jay, Caledonia, Canada, and Manchester; mentions the passage of Mrs. Douglas and Miss Margaret and includes rumors that she is marrying; states Mrs. Douglas' condition of health is low but everything possible is being done to make her comfortable.

Dates: 1829 December 15

Francis Barber Ogden, Liverpool, James Monroe, 1830 April 15

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 9
Identifier: id293239
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Tells of the arrival of the Florida; will feel relief to see his name gazetted; mentions the nomination and approbation by the Senate of Commodore David Porter as U.S. Consul Gen. to Algiers; mentions the shipment of Stilton cheese being sent to him on the Canada. Includes 1830 April 15 letter from Francis Barber Ogden to Monroe's wife, Eliza, telling much family news.

Dates: 1830 April 15

Francis Barber Ogden, Liverpool, to Eliza Douglas Monroe, 1830 June 1

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 10
Identifier: id293241
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Describes outing with his friends, including a description of the English countryside; relates the life story of Miss Sarah Ponsonby and Lady Eleanor Butler.

Dates: 1830 June 1

W., New Orleans, to Eliza Douglas Monroe, New York, 1834 April 3

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 11
Identifier: id293243
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Mentions Schephin [?] entering political life and his meeting with Col. Worth; mentions daughter Julia; expresses wishes concerning "the enemy" and "the sultan," describes weather conditions; mentions Jimbo, his political career, and the state of the country. 3 pp. ALS.

Dates: 1834 April 3

William D. Monroe, Bloomingdale, to his father James Monroe, 1834 December 8

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 12
Identifier: id293245
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Discusses studies at school.

Dates: 1834 December 8

William D. Monroe, Jamaica, N.Y., to his father, James Monroe, New York City, 1836 June 25

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 13
Identifier: id293247
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Discusses his studies and work he would have to make up to come home for the 4th of July; also mentions a Mr. Luck; would like another basket of cherries.

Dates: 1836 June 25

James Monroe, New York, to William Kane, 1837 April 14

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 14
Identifier: id293249
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Discusses a previous situation, and their feelings about it, and their actions toward it.

Dates: 1837 April 14

James Monroe, New Rochelle, N.Y., to Mr. Halliday, 1837 November 1

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 15
Identifier: id293251
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Forbids him to use the Monroe name in any connection with the previous incident concerning his daughter; warns him to be careful of judgements because his past misunderstandings have led him into error before.

Dates: 1837 November 1

J. Monroe, Jr., Fort Atkinson, Tallahassee, Florida, to his aunt, Eliza Douglas Monroe, New York, 1839 June 4

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 16
Identifier: id293253
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His Regiment will leave Florida soon, and be stationed in Trenton, New Jersey; information concerning killings, despite the treaty; mentions the Seminoles, Miccosukee, and Hostile Creeks; other information concerning the war, such as withdrawal of troops and the capture of tribes.

Dates: 1839 June 4

A. Loomis, Little Falls, N.Y., to James Monroe, New York, 1842 September 15

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 17
Identifier: id293255
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Concerns a business adventure dealing with mortgages and deeds; mentions a Mr. Deveureux

Dates: 1842 September 15

James Monroe Jr., Fort Wachita, to his uncle James Monroe, New York, 1843 March 30

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 18
Identifier: id293257
Scope and Contents Encloses a copy of correspondence; discusses his theory about his father's errors concerning attacks against him; mentions Aunt L. Monroe and Fanny. Includes letter, 1843 February 7 from J. Monroe, Fort Wachita, to Col. G. Loomis, requesting him to withdraw the accusation he made against him earlier. Also includes letter, 1843 March 4 from Col. G. Loomis, Fort Towson, to James Monroe, Fort Wachita, responding to the previous letter, asking for forgiveness, and apologizing for any harm he...
Dates: 1843 March 30

Eliza M. Douglas Monroe, Farmwood, to William Thompson Van Zandt, 1843 September 28

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 19
Identifier: id293259
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States she wouldn't have had to send him the previous letter if he had ceased pursuing their daughter Fanny as they requested; expresses belief that eventually it will be like the situation never occured and he will be welcome at Farmwood again.

Dates: 1843 September 28

Fanny Monroe, Farmwood, to William Thompson Van Zandt, 1843 December 22

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 20
Identifier: id293261
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She can no longer receive his visits except as a friend after reaching an understanding with her parents.

Dates: 1843 December 22

Eliza M. Douglas Monroe, Farmwood, to William Thompson Van Zandt, 1843 December 23

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 21
Identifier: id293263
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Brief letter concerning her daughter's and his relationship, stating that it "should never have been turned from friendship into romance."

Dates: 1843 December 23

William Thompson Van Zandt to Eliza M. Douglas Monroe, 1843 December 23

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 22
Identifier: id293265
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Explains his affection for her daughter and expresses his grief at their opinion of him; states he will obey their wishes, but hopes they will do him justice and reevaluate their opinion of his motives.

Dates: 1843 December 23

Eliza M. Douglas Monroe, Farmwood, to Unknown, 1844 June 8

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 23
Identifier: id293267
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States that Mr. Monroe doesn't approve of Mr. Van Zandt visiting his daughter, but if visits must occur, they may only take place at Farmwood; he also feels he is in no position "to ask any lady to take his name."

Dates: 1844 June 8

Eliza M. Douglas Monroe, New York, to William Thompson Van Zandt, 1845 July 28

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 24
Identifier: id293269
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Concerns her meeting with him; has decided to let him see her daugher as "any other gentleman," but states all understanding will be lost if his intentions appear to be those of an "intended lover."

Dates: 1845 July 28

William Thompson Van Zandt, New York, to Eliza M. Douglas Monroe, 1845 July 29

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 25
Identifier: id293271
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Assumed an understanding concerning their daughter could be reached after speaking with Dr. Mutter; now that he realizes they will oppose every effort of reconciliation, he intends to ask their daughter to marry, with or without their consent, as soon as he is in a position to do so.

Dates: 1845 July 29