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Monroe, James, 1758-1831 to Thomas Jefferson

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01576 Author/Creator: Monroe, James, 1758-1831 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 19 April 1821 Pagination: 3 p. 26 x 21 cm + docket by Jefferson Order a Copy

Mentions funding appropriations for the University of Virginia, and states that he enclosed a report on the subject. Pledges continued support for the University. A discussion of foreign relations with Europe follows. Comments on an Austrian attack on Naples and its possible consequences, and tariff disagreements between the United States and France. Describes the people of Europe as "ripe for revolt."

Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826
Monroe, James, 1758-1831

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