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[Pardon of Henry F. Doyhar for keeping a billiard table without a license].

Countersigned by Secretary of State John Quincy Adams. Fined $150. Pardoned because of his misunderstanding of the licensing requirements and his indigent circumstances.

GLC03655

to George Hay

President Monroe writes to Hay, his son-in-law. Monroe discusses a recent political plan (possibly the Missouri Compromise), stating "My own opinion always has been that the union cannot be shaken, tho I greatly lament that a question like the...

GLC03656

[Draft of first inaugural address]

First draft of president-elect Monroe's inauguration address. Monroe gave the address, with substantial changes, on 4 March 1817, beginning the Era of Good Feelings. The speech was the first outdoor inauguration since Washington's in 1789. Monroe's...

GLC03880

to Moses Abbott

Written by Monroe as Secretary of State. Monroe apparently owes Abbott a substantial debt, saying he will pay to his order five hundred dollars by Mr. Dabney next week and the balance in 90 days. Says his farms in Albemarle and Loudoun Counties in...

GLC03908

to Simon Snyder

Secretary of State Monroe indicates that, in response to the British leaving Baltimore after the Battle of Baltimore, the orders for the Pennsylvania militia were being revised. They are now ordered to protect Philadelphia against a potential attack...

GLC04044

to unknown recipient

A confidential letter written as President. Explains that he is at home recovering from fatigue due to travel, but will return to the city shortly. Refers to his friendly relationship with the current President of the Bank of the United States...

GLC03371

[James Monroe Indian peace medal]

Indian peace medal with James Monroe's profile on front, with the words "James Monroe President of the U.S. A.D. 1817," designed by Moritz Furst. Verso features two hands shaking, a tomahawk crossed with a pipe, and the words, "Peace and Friendship,"...

GLC02768.02

to John Francis Mercer

Monroe, a member of the Confederation Congress, informs Mercer, member of the Virginia House of Delegates, that a secretary will soon be appointed to assist John Adams as Minister to Great Britain. States that James McHenry, also a member of the...

GLC02861

to unknown

Letter written as President. Unaddressed, but probably to Post Master General John McLean. Mentions that they will discuss modifications and improvements that can be made to the department when they meet. Requests that he prepare a statement showing...

GLC01744

Letter from the Secretary of State

One pamphlet entitled Letter from the Secretary of State Transmitting a list of the Names of Persons to Whom Patents Have Been Issued For any New or Useful Art, Machine, Manufacture, or Composition of Matter, Or any Improvement Theron from January...

GLC09991

[Notable men]

One engraving of a set of portraits of notable men dated circa 1800. This is a series of twenty portraits aon one page of notable men including; Alexander the Great, Hannibal, Caesar, Napoleon Bonaparte, Homer, William Shakespeare, Milton, Byron...

GLC08878.1875

Official Portraits of Our Presidents

One book entitled, "Official Portraits of Our Presidents," published in 1912 by the Syndicate Publishing Company of New York City. The item portraits of every president up to 1912 except for William Taft.

GLC08878.2100

Presidents of the United States

One print of the Presidents of the United States dated approximately between 1860-1900. Engraved for "Abbott's Lives of the presidents." Includes portraits of Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, James Madison, John Quincy Adams, James Monroe and Martin Van...

GLC08878.1082

James Monroe

One print of President James Monroe engraved by H.B. Hall & Sons.

GLC08878.1241

James Monroe

One print of James Monroe dated 1862. Engraved by Johnson, Fry & Co., from an original painting by Alonzo Chappel.

GLC08878.1242

James Monroe

One print of James Monroe dated 1862. Engraved by Johnson, Fry & Co., from an original painting by Alonzo Chappel.

GLC08878.1244

James Monroe

One print of a page with James Monroe's portrait commemorating his inauguration in 1817. Published in 1823.

GLC08878.1243

[Print of James Monroe]

One print of James Monroe engraved by Vistus Balch from an original painting by Gilbert Stuart.

GLC08878.1245

[Print of James Monroe]

One print of James Monroe from an original painting by Asher Brown Durand.

GLC08878.1246

American Protectorate

One print of James Monroe labelled, "American Protectorate." Likely used as a cigar box label. Alongside Monroe's portait are depictions of North and South America. Mexico and Cuba are also labelled. Text with a scroll commemorates the signing of the...

GLC08878.1247

American Protectorate

One print of James Monroe labelled, "American Protectorate." Likely used as a cigar box label. Alongside Monroe's portait are depictions of North and South America. Mexico and Cuba are also labelled. Text with a scroll on the right commemorates the...

GLC08878.1248

Birthplace of Ex President Monroe

One print of the homeplace of President James Monroe.

GLC08878.1249

to Congressman Poinsett

Continues long battle with Congress for reimbursement of expences incurred while Ambassador: "If there be any reason why the committee should report no opinion on my claims, I should presume, that it would not apply, to the other object, that of...

GLC08330

{Cumberland Road}

Commitment to build the infrastructure of the United States through a contract with contractor James Kinkhead: "To build and construct in a workmanlike manner, all the Bridges and Culverts which shall be necessary on that part of the United States...

GLC08346

The Tour of James Monroe, President....

Describes Madison's tour in the northern and eastern states in 1817, his tour in 1818 and a brief biographical sketch. Printed by Silas Andrus.

GLC08607.03