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In accordance with your request, I am sending you the 5th volume of the new edition of the Laws of the United States. Please acknowledge the receipt of it to this department.

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A circular noting that a resolution of Congress requires the Secretary of State to compile a register of civil and military employees of the government every two years. The secretary requests that the members of the judiciary provide the required information.

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Is forwarding to Tucker a copy of the Additional Census of Alabama. Asks acknowledgement of receipt. Tucker notes he did not receive a copy of the original census of the U. S. nor any other public documents except a copy of th eacts of Congress. Includes summary of Tucker's reply of November 16.

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Must leave today to attend chancery court at Winchester. Uncle (Thomas Tudor) Tucker is well and young as he was 20 years ago. Glad to hear of mother's return and Cabell's recovery.

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Has been ill but is recovering. Evelina and St. George are with him. Shall return home in a few days. When he is recruited,will join the brigade. Will remain in service until war is over if he can find direct employment. Uncle Thomas Tudor Tucker cared from him and is the best of men.

Scope and Contents Agrees with him on pacific policy of U. S. but policy to pursue toward South American provinces is difficult to determine. Is inclined to the expatriation bill. Sparish treaty is harse. Judge Roane reputed to be author of John Hampton, though more of decorum than usual in his works. Discussion begins tomorrow. Self is satisfied with constitutional doctrine and impropriety of attempting an amendment. Did not reply to lhis letter about the Romp? because he knew too little about it. Not is not...

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Has recovered from illness and injured arm is much better. Evelina arrived with Virginia (daughter). Uncle Tucker well. Beverley's appointment is to territorial government. His salary will enable him to live comfortable and away from feuds which rage in all new countries and in Missouri. Self's scheme will probably meet objections of others, but it is same as scheme of Mr. Gallatin under Jefferson. Monroe favors it.

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Autobiographical and Biographical Matreial Including: Correspondence, Interviews of J. E. M., Publicity, etc.

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Encloses a letter as an example of how Washington and Mr. Guthrie need to have clerks be more respectful; discusses question of lamps around Mr. Quigley's office.

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Scope and Contents Wishes to spend remainder of his life in "rural amusements;" prediction of what a great city Washington, D.C. will become, "though not as large as London," and description of how Alexandria, Virginia has grown; feels that if the United States can steer clear of European politics, it could become "one of the greatest and happiest nations in the world."

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Tells of his office being in his home and that his hours are 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.; invites him to use his home if he [GBJ] attends the medical convention in Washington, [D.C.]. 2 pp. ALS.

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Acknowledges receipt of a St. Louis paper. 1 p. ALS.

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Scope and Contents From the Collection: This collection is housed off-site. At least 72 hours advanced notice is required for retrieval. Papers, 1921-1967, of A. Willis Robertson, U. S. Congressman and Senator from Virginia. Chiefly his senatorial office files, 1946-1966. Robertson was a conservative Democrat, serving at the same time as Harry F. Byrd, Sr. Subjects in the collection include national defense, agriculture, taxation, banking, government employees, the Moral...

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Xerox copy. Referring another note to Lt. Genl. Pemberton for his appropriate action.

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Introduction of Pearson and his desire to be commissioned and to participate in the war against mexico. 1 p. ALS.

Scope and Contents *Photocopy has been removed. Refer to A Comprehensive Catalogue of the Correspondence and Papers of James Monroe for the location of original letter. Discussion of the "Missouri question" and its postponement until January, his opposition to it, as well as member from Connecticut; also gives brief background on it, commenting that it is a "remnant of the policy, which sought in 1786, to shut up the mouth of the Mississippi River"; also comments on policies concerning the...

Scope and Contents From the Collection: Papers, 1732-1932, of the Maupin and Washington families. The bulk of the papers, 1850-1870, are letters received by Peter Grayson Washington who served as Assistant Secretary of the U. S. Treasury from 1853- 1857. Most of the letters relate to political patronage, Democratic Party politics and the various responsibilities of the Treasury Department. Later letters relate to Washington's work as a claims agent in Washington, D. C. and to his investments in New York City. The collection also...

Scope and Contents Believed own lilfe prolonged by resorting to bleeding. Concern at infirmities of health St. George complains of. Suggests trying bleeding sparingly. Suspects slight touch of gout which may go off by wearing soft glove. Also may be rheumatic affection. Glad St. Geroge saw Harry (Henry St. George Tucker) and his son. Would have given self pleasure to see Dr. Philip Barraud's daughter on way to New York. Hopes sister (Lelia (Skipwith) Carter Tucker) and St. George to be benefitted by change....

Scope and Contents St. George has not mentioned increase of alarming pain and weakness of hand. Encloses letters from nephew Richard J. Tucker. Sister (Mrs. Frances Tucker Tucker) continues to decline. Perused letter of niece (Mrs. Jane Boswell Tucker?) and nephew (Henry St. George Tucker) enclosed by St. George. Mr. and Mrs. Rush speak highly of them. Law who has since arrived is all enthusiasm in mentioning them. St. George's letter to General Taylor conveyed through post office. Self uncertain where could...

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Encloses packet received from Bermuda. Sister Fanny (Mrs. Frances Tucker Tucker) continues to decline. Sends love to sister (Mrs. Lelia (Skipwith) Carter Tucker). Also regards to Polly (Mrs. Mary Walker Carter Cabell) and Joseph Cabell. Letter from Dr. Phillip Barraud informs Mr. and Mrs. Lelia Barraud? Baker to visit this place on way home. Mrs. Sarah Dashiell Stone and Margaret Dashiell would send regards if knew self was writing. Enclosure not present.

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Enclosed letters announce death of sister Fanny (Mrs. Frances Tucker Tucker). Concern at St. George's and Dr. Philip Barraud's indispostions. Thanks for prescription St. George enclosed. Rejoices at health of sister (Lelia (Skipwith) Carter Tucker) and daughter Mary Walker (Carter) Cabell. Endorsed by St. George Tucker concerning death of sister Fanny, September 12, 1825 and enclosure by T. T. T. of letters from her sons Henry Tucker and Richard J. Tucker. Enclosure not present.

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Wrote yesterday enclosing letters from Bermuda announcing the death of sister Fanny (Mrs. Frances Tucker Tucker).Mrs. Sarah Dashiell Stone and Margaret Dashiell send good wishes. They leave shortly for North Carolina where Mrs. Stone's property calls for her attention. Enclosure not present.

Scope and Contents Partakes in St. George's tortured feelings and sufferings of Nathaniel Beverley Tucker after reading his wife's and Elizabeth Tucker Coalter's letters, concludes Beverley still mending. Deep salivation tremendous affliction. Action of mercy abates slowly and suffering dreadful. Swelling of tongue and ? will gradually subside. Self will write to Polly (Mrs. Mary Walker Carter Cabell). Does not think recommend anything but will occur to Dr. Means. Sends love to sister (Lelia (Skipwith) Carter...

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Happy sister (Lelia (Skipwith) Carter Tucker) again well and Dr. Philip Barraud returned in health to family. Excited by attack on Henry St. George Tucker's son. Hopes Nathaniel Beverley Tucker well again. Self confined with influenza. Robert Tucker about setting out with George Tucker. Requests remembering self to Mrs. Margaret Lowther Page, Mrs. Campbell and friends.