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Monroe, James, 1758-1831 to William Plumer

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00639.22 Author/Creator: Monroe, James, 1758-1831 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Letter signed Date: June 19, 1812 Pagination: 2 p. : docket ; Height: 25 cm, Width: 20 cm Order a Copy

Circular letter notifying the governor of New Hampshire of the declaration of war made against Britain, officially beginning the War of 1812. Letter sent with copies of the act declaring war and a report of the Committee of Foreign Relations (not included). Signed as Secretary of State.

Monroe, James, 1758-1831
Plumer, William, 1759-1850

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