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Monroe, James, 1758-1831 to: Unknown.

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05281 Author/Creator: Monroe, James, 1758-1831 Place Written: Staunton, [Va.] Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1815/09/14 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 32 cm, Width: 19 cm Order a Copy

Discusses his ill health, Napoleon's demise and a treaty with Algiers

Monroe, James, 1758-1831
Bonaparte, Napoleon, 1769-1821

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