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Monroe, James, 1758-1831 To: Henry Dearborn.

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07953 Author/Creator: Monroe, James, 1758-1831 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1814/12/18 Pagination: 1 p. 32.2 x 19.2 cm. Order a Copy

Concerning a proposed attack, written six days before the Treaty of Ghent.

Monroe, James, 1758-1831
Dearborn, Henry, 1751-1829

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