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Discusses what he is sending in a wagon and what he is doing to improve his estate. This document was conserved with support from Clan Munro Association U.S.A., Inc.

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Concerns site for a city hall, has written to Mr. Wirt about it. Typewritten Copy Included. This document was conserved with support from Clan Munro Association U.S.A., Inc.

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Asking his friend to return and remain with him while he is in office; mentions Mrs. Monroe's illness. Typewritten Copy included. This document was conserved with support from Clan Munro Association U.S.A., Inc.

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Tells of the arrival of the Florida; will feel relief to see his name gazetted; mentions the nomination and approbation by the Senate of Commodore David Porter as U.S. Consul Gen. to Algiers; mentions the shipment of Stilton cheese being sent to him on the Canada. Includes 1830 April 15 letter from Francis Barber Ogden to Monroe's wife, Eliza, telling much family news.

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Collection of 30 letters. 25 letters are from President James Monroe to Secretary of the Treasury, William H. Crawford; four letters are drafts of Crawford as Secretary to President Monroe, and one letter from P. P. Saint Guirons to President Monroe.

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Collection of 30 letters. 25 letters are from President James Monroe to Secretary of the Treasury, William H. Crawford; four letters are drafts of Crawford as Secretary to President Monroe, and one letter from P. P. Saint Guirons to President Monroe.

Scope and Contents From the Collection: The collection contains mostly personal and business correspondence of Jay Winston Johns, Jr., including papers of the Atlas Fuel Corporation of New York, New York and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; Lee-Jackson Memorial, Inc.; the Virginia Trust for Historic Preservation; and "Ash Lawn," now owned by the College of William and Mary.The correspondence of Johns includes correspondence with Virginia Democratic Party figures such as Albertis S. Harrison, William M. Tuck, Mills Godwin,...

Scope and Contents From the Collection: The collection contains mostly personal and business correspondence of Jay Winston Johns, Jr., including papers of the Atlas Fuel Corporation of New York, New York and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; Lee-Jackson Memorial, Inc.; the Virginia Trust for Historic Preservation; and "Ash Lawn," now owned by the College of William and Mary.The correspondence of Johns includes correspondence with Virginia Democratic Party figures such as Albertis S. Harrison, William M. Tuck, Mills Godwin,...

Scope and Contents One page letter from James Monroe to St. George Tucker dated July 12, 1800.  It is a response to Tucker's request that Monroe help him to get a recently written essay published.  The essay compared English Common Law and its applicable statutes to those of United States laws under the Constitution. Monroe's letter includes his overall satisfaction with the essay, gives some ideas for improvement, and offers to help Tucker in his request. Ultimately, the essay discussed was published. Item...

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Appointed to settle value of land in Cumberland county which St. George Tucker bought from Beverley Randolph on June 18, 1778. Parties disputed because of depreciation of money. They value it as 40 sh. per acre.

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Post card collection documenting pre-restoration Williamsburg, restored Williamsburg, Jamestown, the College of William and Mary, the University of Virginia, and cities, towns, and holidays in Virginia. Also includes clippings, articles, photographs, programs, and souvenir publications. Wherever possible, the original folder names given by the creator have been maintained.

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6 items. Photostats from the Monroe Papers at the Library of Congress.

Scope and Contents Has delivered Monroe's letters to General George Rogers Clark and John Banks; discusses proceedings of the Virginia Assembly; Richard Henry Lee's services to the Assembly are lost forever and Colonel Harry (Henry "Light Horse Harry") Lee will probably take his place; mentions bills defining citizenship introduced by John Taylor and Colonel George Nicholas; tells of Joseph Jones bill and discusses Patrick Henry's style of oratory; relates the House being split upon the issue of exclusion of...

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Upon his return from the "laborious relaxation" of his farm, he found President Madison's message, the report of the committee of foreign relations, and the declaration of war against Great Britain. Original is located in the Monroe Papers, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.

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Asks him to accept a copy of his colonial history; congratulations him on the successful termination of his political career. Original is located in the Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.

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Replies to his letter recommending Mr. Randall for the vacant office in the Clerkship of the Supreme Court; discusses his feelings regarding the appointment; has been having trouble with famine and drought. Original is located in the Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.

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Family news and news from Congress concerning the excise tax and establishing a National Bank. 2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Typewritten Copy included.

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Request for Monroe to deliver a letter to P. DeRieux's aunt in Paris. Would also like to rent Monroe's house while he is away in Paris. In French - translation included. 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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Explanation of his inability to pay on a debt to Mr. Skipwith.

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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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Dispatches enclosed, originals sent earlier. Advises Mr. D'Anonaga will leave London in a few days. . Typewritten Copy included.

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Acknowledges receipt of letter from Monroe, mentions conversation with Clay re negotiations. He awaits orders from Monroe. 1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. 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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News from Washington. Mentions controversy between Mr. Warden - Mr. Lee; Mr. Gallatin added to the mission with Mr. Clay and Mr. Russell. Signed. Typewritten Copy included.