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Monroe, James, 1758-1831 Message from the President of the United States ... relating to the occupation of Amelia Island.

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00267.032 Author/Creator: Monroe, James, 1758-1831 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Pamphlet Date: 26 March 1818 Pagination: 50 p. ; 21.5 x 14 cm. Order a Copy

Full title reads, "Message from the President of the United States, transmitting, in pursuance of a resolution of the House of Representatives of the 20th instant, information, not heretofore communicated, relating to the occupation of Amelia Island." House Document 175. Printed by E. De Krafft. Amelia Island is an island off the coast of Florida that was under Spanish control before being occupied.

Monroe, James, 1758-1831

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