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Scope and Contents Survey account from John Burnside with names, acreage and dates, for the year 1801, signed by James Alexander. Names include James Swan, John Mannox, James Wylie, Legatees of Thomas Kincaid, John Cabbell, Benjamin Hall, Christian Peters, Jeremiah Crawford, Nimrod Jackett?, Matthew Patterson, Thomas Wylie, Samual Allin, Henry Douglas, Andrew Young, Bartholomew Ramsey, Jacob Millar, John Humphreys, Bradly Dolton, Adam Man, Thomas Johnston, Augustine Comer, Charles White, John Ramsey, Henry...

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Concerns Mr. Mercer's attendance when Mr. Lemare takes a deposition from Monroe in Loudoun on July 23.

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This letter is an effort from James Monroe to secure his financial solvency in order to have it available on behalf of the war effort.

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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 80.

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

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

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Item location was previously identified as Box 2, Folder 104.

Scope and Contents James Monroe writes to his friend John Watson about his visit to his daughter in New York and the reception he received there from his fellow citizens. The letter mostly deals with Monroe's financial situation, having to sell off some of his Virginia property in order to pay the bank. "Dear Sir, Mrs. Monroe was indisposed? by fatigue the last day of our journey here, but is now recovering and I think the prospect good, of her deriving all the advantage from the visit to see Gouverneur, and...

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Oversize item.

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Item location was previously identified as Box 2, Folder 120.

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Item location was previously identified as Box 2, Folder 127.

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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.

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

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

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Is sure that Purviance ? whom William Pinckney left in charge in London will aid Campbell in getting from England to France. Hopes he will enjoy his retirement from Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals. Recent appointment (secretary of state) assures publick of friendship between self and Madison.

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Encloses passport for Mr. Henderson. Knows he is enjoying his retirement (from Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals). When a man has won a distinguished place among fellow citizens, he needs only to choose a judicious moment to retire and enjoy it.

Scope and Contents Printed circular, Department of State, Washington 1816 August 22. Secretary of State, required by Congress, 1816 April 27 to publish Register of Officers and agents, asks information of Judge Tucker. Asks information of Judge Tucker."Copy of my answer" on printed circular. compliance with circular of 22 August, self sends information: born in Bermuda, came here to study law, admitted to practice in General Court, returned to Bermuda at father's wishes and remains 18 months, returned to...

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Signed by Patrick Henry. Document Signed. (Was previously Folder 4.)

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Signed by Monroe.

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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.

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 86.

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Item location was previously identified as Box 2, Folder 95.

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Item location was previously identified as Box 2, Folder 101.