Monroe, James, 1758-1831 to Comite des Finances [in French]
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06683 Author/Creator: Monroe, James, 1758-1831 Place Written: Paris, France Type: Letter signed Date: 1795/08/09 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 29.4 cm, Width: 19.8 cm Order a Copy
Appealing to the Committee of Finances, he asks for justice on behalf of Jacques Le Ray. He relates what Le Ray's son, James, has told him about his father. The letter praises both father and son for their staunch defense of "the cause of liberty" and for aid to America in obtaining arms, and requests that Jacques' financial troubles be dealt with promptly.
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