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Monroe, James (1758-1831) [I have purchased a pair of good strong horses...].

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00496.194 Author/Creator: Monroe, James (1758-1831) Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph note signed Date: 3 July 1818 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 7 x 16 cm. Order a Copy

Horses purchased from Major William Noland. President Monroe has the prospect of procuring two more. Initialed "J.M."

Notes: Major Noland identified as William Noland per the Monroe Papers.

Monroe, James, 1758-1831

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