May 10, 1823
Monroe, James, 1758-1831
Autograph letter signed
Title: to unknown
Probably sent to John Quincy Adams as Secretary of State by President Monroe. Letter believed to be a precursor to the Monroe Doctrine. Said he had to withdraw the nomination of John B. Prevost, Aaron Burr's nephew, as Charge d'Affaires to Peru from the Senate. Monroe has heavily crossed out the words "Prevost" and "Peru" throughout the letter. Says he probably would have been rejected and that would have caused too much harm to Prevost's reputation. Wants Adams to write to Prevost and tell him everything that is being said about him. Recommends sending the letter by Caesar Augustus Rodney,…
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