Scope and Contents From the Collection: Collection contains correspondence from 1783-1831, of James Monroe written from Richmond, Virginia while serving time as governor, Paris while minister to France, London while minister to Great Britain, from Washington, D. C. while Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and from Loudoun County, Virginia after serving as President. Also included is a penciled sketch of Monroe by John Vanderlyn. Subjects covered in the collection include diplomatic service, education (advice to his nephew),...

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Item location was previously identified as Box 2, Folder 68

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Item location was previously identified as Box 2, Folder 69

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Item location was previously identified as Box 2, Folder 70

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Item location was previously identified as Box 2, Folder 71

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Item location was previously identified as Box 2, Folder 72

Scope and Contents Has just returned from Loudoun County, Virginia; reports that his wife is very ill; has not sold his land in Albemarle, but has replaced Mr. Barton a renter? with someone from Caroline County, Virginia on the recommendations of Col. Tayloe and Wilson Allen; will forward his letters to the Ministers of England and France by way of his brother-in-law; best wishes for his wife and child, expressing interest in Maria (Monroe) Gouverneur's housekeeping abilities. Item location was previously...

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Aunt is still having attacks involving her nervous system, giving details of her doctor's diagnosis and treatment; relates letters forwarded to General La Fayette, Richard Rush, and Lord Erskine discussing their views concerning Scotland; also mentions Dugall sic Dugald? Stewart. Item location was previously identified as Box 2, Folder 74.

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Item location was previously identified as Box 2, Folder 75.

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Item location was previously identified as Box 2, Folder 76.

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Item location was previously identified as Box 2, Folder 77.

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Item location was previously identified as Box 2, Folder 78.

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Item location was previously identified as Box 2, Folder 79.

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Item location was previously identified as Box 2, Folder 80.

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Item location was previously identified as Box 2, Folder 81.

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Item location was previously identified as Box 2, Folder 82.

Scope and Contents Encloses a letter to his wife, Maria (Monroe) Gouverneur, from her mother, who is quite ill; was to leave for Loudoun County, Virginia but postponed the trip until the final report from the committee studying the question between Governor Ninian Edwards and Mr. William H. Crawford comes forth; will be moving up there, where Samuel's aunt, Eliza (Kortright) Monroe will remain; hopes that he, Maria, and the two children will visit this summer; granted a pardon to Perry concerning a piracy...

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Item location was previously identified as Box 2, Folder 84.

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Signed Thomas Sim, Attending Physician and Nathaniel Potters, William Jones, and ? Bokner?, Consulting Physicians. Including certification that the letter is a true copy of the original letter. Signed by Joseph Anderson?. Item location was previously identified as Box 2, Folder 85.

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Item location was previously identified as Box 2, Folder 86.

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Item location was previously identified as Box 2, Folder 87.

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Letter of introduction for Mrs. Douglas and two of her daughters, all of whom will be visiting Virginia including the Orange Co. area; mentions that Monroe's nephew, Lt. James Monroe, married another one of Mrs. Douglas' daughters; regards to Mrs. Madison. Item location was previously identified as Box 2, Folder 88.

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Including the toast to be given in honor of James Monroe at the dinner. Also including Df of AL from James Monroe to "Committee of arrangement for the dinner of Gen. Lafayette," Washington, D.C., January 1, 1825. Item location was previously identified as Box 2, Folder 89.

Scope and Contents Scope and Contents Resolutions commending the administration of James Monroe as President of the United States. DS. Signed by Nathaniel Sibsbee, President of the Senate. Passed by the House of Representatives, January 15, 1825, and by Edward D. Bangs, Secretary. 2pp. * Including LS from William Eustis, Executive Department, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Boston, Mass., to James Monroe January 18, 1825, transmitting the resolution. 1p. In microfilm un Eustis, William. Item location was...

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Item location was previously identified as Box 2, Folder 91.