Box 1
Contains 30 Results:
Letter to "Brother" , 1806
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.
Eliza Douglas Monroe, to nephew James Monroe, United States Military Academy, West Point, N.Y., circa 1814
Charles J. Power, Adj. General, N.Y., to Lt. James Monroe, Arsenal U.S. Army, New York, 1823 February 28
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.
Peter Clark, Utica, N.Y, to James Monroe, Junior, New York, 1823 April 16
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.
Lieutenant James Monroe Jr., United States Arsenal, New York, to Dr. Joseph Lowell, Surgeon General, USA, Washington, D.C., 1823 July 23
E. B. Mayo, "Belville," Richmond, Va., to Lieut. James Monroe, Governors Island, New York, 1825 August 26
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.
William H. Chase, Raleigh, N.C., to Lt. James Monroe, New York, N.Y., 1825 October 4
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.
Francis Barber Ogden, Liverpool, to James Monroe, 1829 December 15
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.
Francis Barber Ogden, Liverpool, James Monroe, 1830 April 15
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.
Francis Barber Ogden, Liverpool, to Eliza Douglas Monroe, 1830 June 1
Describes outing with his friends, including a description of the English countryside; relates the life story of Miss Sarah Ponsonby and Lady Eleanor Butler.
W., New Orleans, to Eliza Douglas Monroe, New York, 1834 April 3
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.
William D. Monroe, Bloomingdale, to his father James Monroe, 1834 December 8
Discusses studies at school.
William D. Monroe, Jamaica, N.Y., to his father, James Monroe, New York City, 1836 June 25
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.
James Monroe, New York, to William Kane, 1837 April 14
Discusses a previous situation, and their feelings about it, and their actions toward it.
James Monroe, New Rochelle, N.Y., to Mr. Halliday, 1837 November 1
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.
J. Monroe, Jr., Fort Atkinson, Tallahassee, Florida, to his aunt, Eliza Douglas Monroe, New York, 1839 June 4
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.
A. Loomis, Little Falls, N.Y., to James Monroe, New York, 1842 September 15
Concerns a business adventure dealing with mortgages and deeds; mentions a Mr. Deveureux
James Monroe Jr., Fort Wachita, to his uncle James Monroe, New York, 1843 March 30
Eliza M. Douglas Monroe, Farmwood, to William Thompson Van Zandt, 1843 September 28
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.
Fanny Monroe, Farmwood, to William Thompson Van Zandt, 1843 December 22
She can no longer receive his visits except as a friend after reaching an understanding with her parents.
Eliza M. Douglas Monroe, Farmwood, to William Thompson Van Zandt, 1843 December 23
Brief letter concerning her daughter's and his relationship, stating that it "should never have been turned from friendship into romance."
William Thompson Van Zandt to Eliza M. Douglas Monroe, 1843 December 23
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.
Eliza M. Douglas Monroe, Farmwood, to Unknown, 1844 June 8
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."
Eliza M. Douglas Monroe, New York, to William Thompson Van Zandt, 1845 July 28
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."
William Thompson Van Zandt, New York, to Eliza M. Douglas Monroe, 1845 July 29
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.