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Monroe, James, 1758-1831 To: Dr. Charles Everett.

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC08067 Author/Creator: Monroe, James, 1758-1831 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 23 March 1812 Pagination: 2 p. : docket ; + engraving Order a Copy

Re: Taking legal action against a nephew of Thomas Jefferson for mistreat ment of a slave-God "made the black people, and they ought not be treated with barbarity."

Monroe, James, 1758-1831
Everett, Charles, -1848

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