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Monroe, James, 1758-1831 to an unknown recipient re: election of Jefferson as President

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03931 Author/Creator: Monroe, James, 1758-1831 Place Written: Richmond, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1801/02/20 Pagination: 1 p. : docket Height: 25 cm, Width: 20.5 cm Order a Copy

Offering his congratulations "on the election of Mr. Jefferson." The correct date is February (not July).

Monroe, James, 1758-1831

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