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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...

Scope and Contents Congratulates him on his return from Montreal and the Northwest; he too wishes that the British debts resolutions had not been passed, because it tends to weaken the federal bands and provides a pretext for the British to retain possession of the forts on the lakes; Joseph Jones has introduced a bill to provide for seven annual payments for repayment to begin in April 1786; only bill that has been passed was one granting James Rumsey a 10 year monopoly to develop the machine in a steamboat;...

Scope and Contents 2 pages. Photostat of Autograph Letter Signed. Has received the President's message to Congress concerning internal improvements, "a question which very much divides the opinions of intelligent men;" "a general power over internal improvements, if to be exercised by the Union, would certainly be cumbersome to the government, & of no utility to the people. But to the extent you recommend, it would be productive of no mischief, and of great good;" he John Marshall despairs that such a...

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Re: business and legal affairs.

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Inquires about the health of the Campbells; sends family news; remarks on events in France, the reappearance and overthrow of Bonaparte; mentions reports of a treaty of commerce with England. 2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

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Describes his health, encloses an oration by Mr. Gouverneur delivered on celebration of an important revolution in France. gned. Typewritten Copy included.

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Correspondence and other material, 1780-1834, by, to, and concerning James Monroe.  See inventory link (below) for folder list.

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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.

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Concerns a business adventure dealing with mortgages and deeds; mentions a Mr. Deveureux

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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Committee of which he is a member is studying an amendment to the 9th article of the confederation which would strengthen the powers of Congress in commerce with foreign countries and with the states; expects Robert R. Livingston will be chosen minister to Great Britain; is happy that a lady friend in Annapolis is to be married. Oversize item.

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),...

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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Refers to a letter which will be sent to him by Alexander McRae, President of the Council of State, covering an address welcoming Monroe back from England on behalf of that body; expects he will be surprised at the division of the two branches of the executive department; encloses copy of the reasons he did not concur with the Council refusing to sign the Council's address; assures him of his friendship.

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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Re: the sale of his property in Albemarle and Loudoun counties, Virginia to pay off his debts. See Preston's Monroe Calendar, I:407

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),...

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 Letter is addressed to "Dear Sir", presumably Samuel Tyler. Content concerns Monroe's property in Richmond; is sending his correspondence with Jefferson ("which you will consider as strictly confidential") to the addressee and Mr. Temple; the education of Augusting Monroe at William and Mary; political situation - " ... having acted in all things according to the strict principles of the constitution ... "; possible outcome of the approaching election; thoughts of making residence in...

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Letter is addressed to "Dear Sir", presumably Samuel Tyler, Chancellor, Williamsburg, Virginia. Concerning brother, Joseph F. Monroe's wish to be employed as a clerk in court at Williamsburg; references; his character and so on. Legal opinion, signed on back.

Scope and Contents From the File: Item 1: Ann Mason, [Stafford Co., Va.], to Haswell and Hunt, London, [England], Ca. 1743 Cy. of L. 1p.Item 2: Ann Mason, [Stafford Co., Va.], to John Thomson, London, [England], Ca. 1743 Cy. of L. 1p.Item 3: G[eorge] Mason, "Gunston Hall," [Farifax Co., Va.], to Richard Henry Lee, n.p., April 12, 1779 ALS. 4pp. Including Tcy. of ALS. 2 items.Item 4: Will[ia]m Fitzhugh, Calvert County, [Md.], to William Bruff, n.p., May 13, 1781 ALS. 1p.Item 5:...

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Acknowledges Tucker's letter giving observations on the bill concerning bankruptcy before the House of Representatives. Congratulates? him on the success of the French arms over those of Prussia. Discusses bill before Congress on the assumption of the balance of the states' debts.

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When the rupture between Judge Roane and myself took place, I told you about it. I understand that a committee presented to the House of Delegates a censure against the Judges of the Court of Appeals. Am enclosing a petition on the subject. Enclosure.

Scope and Contents Act of last session of General Assembly re Court of Appeals doubles duties of judges and forces them to abandon families or move to Richmond at financial loss. Recalls that Court of Appeals remonstrated to General Assembly, that constitution and Act of 1787 for establishing district courts were in opposition and that the former must control the latter. Their remarks applicable to present act. Self has served 23 years. Committee appointed to inquire into cause of delay in last session of...

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The President of the United States with the consent of the Senate appointed you Judge of the District Court of Virginia. Enclosing your commission. Included Tucker's answer. Also letter to President Madison.