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Autograph letter signed

to an unknown recipient re: election of Jefferson as President

1801/02/20

Monroe, James, 1758-1831

Offering his congratulations "on the election of Mr. Jefferson." The correct date is February (not July).

GLC03931
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Autograph letter signed

to [John Jay] re: France's concern over terms of Jay's treaty

1795/01/17

Monroe, James, 1758-1831

Discusses France's concern with the terms of Jay's Treaty. Recipient inferred from contents.

GLC04925
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Autograph letter signed

to John Jay

20 April 1786

Monroe, James, 1758-1831

Writing as a member of the Continental Congress, Monroe seeks Jay's attendance at a meeting and input on the issues of governing territories and establishing an Indian Department. Indicates that the questions will pertain to whether or not the...

GLC03654
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Manuscript document signed

"Commencement" address to Congress

November 18, 1818

Monroe, James, 1758-1831

Commencement Message of President Monroe to both houses of Congress. Begins with positive assessment of America's situation and a discussion of a trade agreement with Great Britain. Then gets into relations with Spain, the real thrust of the speech...

GLC05569
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Autograph letter signed

[Draft introductory letter to French government]

August 1794

Monroe, James, 1758-1831

Written by Monroe as American Minister to France, shortly after his arrival in the republic in August 1794. He replaced Gouverneur Morris. A draft of his introductory letter presenting his credentials and affirming his "profound interest which the...

GLC06326

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