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Monroe, James, 1758-1831 to Dr. Charles Worthington re: arranging for Mrs. Monroe to have blood drawn

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02793.016 Author/Creator: Monroe, James, 1758-1831 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1824/07/24 Pagination: 2 p. 21 x 16 cm Order a Copy

Written as President. he remarks that his wife's "head and nervous system have been very much affected since the last drawing room."

Monroe, James, 1758-1831

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