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Monroe, James, 1758-1831 to unknown re: attempt to mortgage Albemarle

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07179 Author/Creator: Monroe, James, 1758-1831 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1822/11/26 Pagination: 3 p. + docket 24.7 x 19.8 cm Order a Copy

Unknown recipient. "It is undoubtedly the best estate in that part of Virg[inia] . . . [but] I have been forced to incur some debts, by my long absence from home, often in offices, the salaries of which were incompetent to my support."

Monroe, James, 1758-1831

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