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Monroe, James, 1758-1831 to unknown

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01744 Author/Creator: Monroe, James, 1758-1831 Place Written: Oak Hill, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: November 2, 1823 Pagination: Order a Copy

Letter written as President. Unaddressed, but probably to Post Master General John McLean. Mentions that they will discuss modifications and improvements that can be made to the department when they meet. Requests that he prepare a statement showing the number of miles the mail is carried, the amount of receipts and expenditures, and what amount remains unaccounted. Letter written from his estate, Oak Hill, in Virginia. One full length seated engraving of James Monroe included.

Monroe, James, 1758-1831
McLean, John, 1785-1861

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