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Monroe, James, 1758-1831 to unknown

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00306 Author/Creator: Monroe, James, 1758-1831 Place Written: Oak Hill, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: September 16, 1824 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 25 cm, Width: 20 cm Order a Copy

James Monroe discusses his diplomatic mission to France during the winter of 1796-1797. He requests a copy of the proceedings of the Hartford Convention, which took place during the winter of 1814-1815.

Monroe, James, 1758-1831

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