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Monroe, James, 1758-1831 to Thomas Rutter

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00043.04 Author/Creator: Monroe, James, 1758-1831 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Letter signed Date: February 23, 1813 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 34 cm, Width: 20 cm Order a Copy

Secretary of State Monroe transmits a printed copy of a notice to foreign nationals living near coastal areas. Rutter was marshal of Maryland from 1804 to 1817.

Monroe, James, 1758-1831

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