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Contains 7 Results:

James Monroe, "Oakhill," Loudoun County, Virginia, to Burr Powell, Middleburg, Loudoun County, Virginia, 1828 December 31

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 1
Identifier: id169643
Scope and Contents

Has given great consideration to his claim against the French government and has turned the case over to Stephen Pleasonton, who is the auditor for the Dept. of State and who is now handling all claims; since Mr. Pleasonton is a personal friend and he (James Monroe) is greatly interested in his Burr Powell case, he knows he will get an answer soon; will also be returning the agriculture pamphlet.

Dates: 1828 December 31

James Monroe, "Oakhill," Loudoun County, Virginia, to Burr Powell, Middleburg, Virginia, 1829 January 8

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 1
Identifier: id169645
Scope and Contents

Sends extract of Mr. Pleasonton's reply concerning the claim against the French government and asks that he reply with the necessary information; will also do anything he can to help.

Dates: 1829 January 8

James Monroe, "Oakhill," Loudoun County, Virginia, to Burr Powell, Middleburg, Virginia, 1829 January 15

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 1
Identifier: id169651
Scope and Contents

Further discussion of his claim against the French government and dealings with Stephen Pleasanton and Isaac Coxe Barnett.

Dates: 1829 January 15

James Monroe, "Oakhill," Loudoun County, Virginia, to Burr Powell, Middleburg, Loudoun County, Virginia, 1829 January 20

 Item — Box: 1
Identifier: id169655
Scope and Contents

More instructions about the claim being made against the French government.

Dates: 1829 January 20

Stephen Pleasonton,Washington, D.C., to James Monroe ?, 1829 January 30

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 1
Identifier: id169658
Scope and Contents

Further discussion and explanation of the case involving Burr Powell and his claim against the French government.

Dates: 1829 January 30

James Monroe, "Oakhill," Loudoun County, Virginia, to Burr Powell, Middleburg, Loudoun County, Virginia, 1829 February 4

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 1
Identifier: id169660
Scope and Contents

Continued information concerning Powell's claim against the French government.

Dates: 1829 February 4

James Monroe, Oakhill, Virginia, to Burr Powell, Middleburg, Virginia, 1829 August 10

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 1
Identifier: id169666
Scope and Contents

Has received the results of his claim from Mr. Pleasonton and regrets the outcome, which he disagrees with; does not feel anyone is to blame.

Dates: 1829 August 10