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Monroe, James, 1758-1831 [Report defending actions as Minister to France]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00496.065.01 Author/Creator: Monroe, James, 1758-1831 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph manuscript Date: circa January 1825 Pagination: 19 p. : Height: 26 cm, Width: 20 cm Order a Copy

Draft. Defense of actions taken and request for reimbursement of debts incurred while Minister to France. Monroe was Minister to France from 1794-1796. Proof of innocence regarding government-subsidized housing is found in GLC00496.065.02.

Monroe, James, 1758-1831

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