# JAMES MONROE

MANUSCRIPT DOCUMENT -- January 6, 2009

1.  MONROE, JAMES \[Richmond\] \[June 16, 1791\]

\[To Henry Tazewell Esq.\] \[LWS 178\] 1 page and 1 envelope.

> Microfilm 36: 558 -- 559.

-   Notes that he has been appointed by the Executive to the board "in
    the room of Mr. Pendleton" for revising the laws of the state. Says
    he has accepted the position. Feels it proper that he and the
    recipient meet to discuss the mode of operating and their
    prospective duties. Notes that he leaves town on Saturday and will
    be glad to meet with the recipient before that time at the
    convenience of the recipient.

-   The envelope is addressed to "The Honable \[sic\] Henry Tazewell

2.  MONROE, JAMES \[Richmond\] \[June 2, 1792\]

\[To Henry Tazewell Esq.\] \[LWS 178\] 1 page and 1 envelope.

Microfilm 36:560 -561.

-   Says he has been on his way home for about ten days. Notes that he
    was informed by Mr. Jones that the Commissioners \[? abbreviated
    Comrs.\] of Revision met sometime during the \[illegible\] for the
    purpose of completing the trust imposed in them. Says that he will
    thank the recipient for information on the point, as he intends to
    attend the meeting. Wonders if he can, "with propriety" delay his
    arrival until the 15^th^ or later since the journey and other
    circumstances will delay him for some time. Asks the recipient to
    address him immediately at Ablemarle.

-   The envelope is addressed to "The Honable \[sic\] Henry Tazewell,
    Esq., near Williamsburg".

3.  MONROE, JAMES \[location unknown\] \[June 6, 1794\]

\[To Henry Tazewell\] \[LWS 169\] 1 page and 1 envelope.

> Microfilm 36: 566 -- 567.

-   Says that the recipient will have heard of his appointment to
    France, an event that was only known to be in contemplation with the
    "Ex:" the day before it took place. Says his first intimation was
    when Mr. M. told him the President desired information about whether
    Monroe would move.

-   (No. 3 continued)

-   Says he believes Mr. Madison will be mentioned as willing to act,
    but on that point will write recipient after.

-   Notes that he sails from Bal. \[Baltimore?\] and will set out for it
    on the next Wednesday.

-   Says that \[illegible\] was charged with "peculation of publick
    money\] and was \[illegible\]. Notes that Mr. King of \[illegible\]
    has withdrawn, and the British are driven from \[illegible\].

-   The envelope is addressed to "The Honable \[sic\] Henry Tazewell,
    Williamsburg, Virginia".

4.  MONROE, JAMES \[Philadelphia\] \[June 10, 1794\]

> \[To John Nicholson, Esq.\] \[LWS 2050\] 1 page and 1 envelope.
>
> Microfilm 36: 568 -- 569.

-   Asks the recipient if he may pay him the sum that he owes him after
    he arrives in France. Says that he could pay it now, but it would be
    more convenient to pay it then with a draft upon himself or upon J.
    Maury of Liverpool, in whose hands he will have deposited a sum to
    answer it by September or October. Says that he wants to consider
    the recipient's convenience, since the recipient has already been
    most accommodating to him. He notes that he will be leaving town the
    next day, and awaits a reply.

-   The envelope is addressed to "John Nicholson, Esq."

5.  MONROE, JAMES \[Chesapeake Bay\] \[June 22, 179?\]

\[Recipient unknown\] \[LWS 169\] 2 pp. and 1 envelope.

> Microfilm 36: 570-572.

-   Says that he wished he could have visited Virginia and made it part
    of his route, but that the time taken to qualify for his mission,
    and to arrange his private affairs made it impossible. Notes that he
    is now in the bay, opposite Hampton, and that the letter will be
    taken by the pilot to Baltimore and forwarded from there by post.

-   Says that the recipient will probably be surprised that a person of
    Monroe's politics should have been sent to the French republic. Says
    that until the proposition was made to him by the President, through
    Mr. Randolph, he thought he was one of the last men in the community
    to whom the proposition would be made. Notes that he consulted with
    his friends and that he has accepted the post and is now on his way.

-   \[The lower right corner of the page is missing. He seems to refer
    to a replacement for himself in the Senate.\] Ends the letter by
    saying that he doesn't know if the recipient will remain where he is
    or whether he will embark on the "political theater".

-   The envelope is addressed to "The Honorable \[illegible\],
    Williamsburg, Virginia.

6.  MONROE, JAMES \[Paris\] \[March 11, 1795\]

\[To Madame De la Fayette\]

> \[LWS 481\] 1 page and 1 envelope.

-   The letter is written in French. The envelope is addressed to:
    Madame De la Fayette.

7.  MONROE, JAMES \[location unknown\] \[July 27, 1795\]

\[To the Commissary of Foreign Relations\] \[LWS 2050\]

1 page and 1 envelope.

> Microfilm 36: 575-576.

-   Says he recently presented a letter to the Committee of
    \[illegible\] requesting the aid of this republic in favor of
    negotiation with Algiers, Tunis, and Tripoli, but has received no
    answer. Asks that the recipient mention the subject to the committee
    and provide him with an answer.

-   Says that it will require 2 voyages to Algiers, the first to
    \[illegible\], and the second to carry the \[illegible\]. Notes that
    the season is already greatly advanced, and that it is important to
    the United States to make an early decision. He further states that
    many arrangements pertaining to the funds must be made once the
    decision is reached. Notes that we have many prisoners at Algiers
    who are exposed to the ravages of the plague that annually visits
    that place. He also notes that Mr. Humphreys, the Minister in
    Lisbon, has been waiting for news of the decision for a month now.

-   Asks that the recipient bring this information to the attention of
    the Committee in the hopes that they might find a moment to attend
    to the affairs of their ally in a concern which interests the cause
    of humanity.

-   The envelope is addressed to: "To the Commissary of Foreign
    Relations, respecting Algiers, 27 July 1795". \[The foregoing was
    written in a different hand.\] On the side of the envelope is
    written: "Mr. \[illegible\] will immediately copy and \[illegible\]
    this to Mr. \[illegible\] of Foreign Affairs."

8.  MONROE, JAMES \[location unknown\] \[date unknown\]

\[recipient unknown\] \[LWS 2049\] 2 pp.

> Microfilm 36: 577-578.

-   Says he has received the favor of \[illegible\] and notes that "Mr.
    Davis, the American Consul at Hamburg has so far forgotten the
    duties of his office and to which the intimate connection and amity
    which \[illegible\] our two governments should have made him the
    more attentive", since he is granting passports to English subjects
    whereby they are admitted as American citizens,

-   (No. 8 continued)

-   to accept the employment of English or any other power at war with
    you \[the recipient\]. Says that he will immediately communicate the
    recipient's note to the government he represents, and that such
    conduct will receive the concern it merits.

-   Explains that since our government has consulates in many European
    countries and that we often have consulates in countries where no
    American citizens reside, that it is sometimes necessary to appoint
    an inhabitant of that country. Notes that was the case in the
    present circumstances.

-   Notes that he doesn't grant passports to anyone who doesn't have
    documentation to prove their American citizenship. Says that he is
    convinced that there is not one person living in France with an
    American passport who is not entitled to it.

-   Says he is sending a list of all persons who were granted a passport
    since his last return. Says that this may not be an accurate return
    of those now living in Paris, and he has asked his countrymen to
    rendezvous at his office to investigate them so that a correct one
    may be made and forwarded to the recipient. \[The rest of the page
    is missing.\]

9.  MONROE, JAMES \[Richmond\] \[March 28, 1801\]

\[General Ira Allen\] \[LWS 2050\] 2 pp. and 1 envelope.

> Microfilm 36: 595-597.

-   Says that he received the recipient's letter, and that on the advice
    of the council of State he is authorizing recipient to purchase arms
    at New York, providing the quality is approved and that "suitable
    accommodation is given in the payments". Says someone will be sent
    in a few days to inspect the arms, and that based on that report,
    the executive will determine the price they will be willing to pay
    for them.

-   Says that until that contract is concluded, it would

> be unusual to advance any money. However, since he has confidence in
> the honor of the recipient, and expects a contract to be formed, he
> will advance \$300.00.

-   Says that the agent will call on the recipient for instructions to
    the person who acts for him at New York.

10. MONROE, JAMES \[Richmond\] \[June 14, 1801\]

> \[James Madison, as evidenced in the closing line, sending regards to
> Mrs. Madison\] \[LWS 2048\] 2 pp.

Microfilm 36: 598-599.

-   (No. 10 continued)

-   Says that the day after his last letter to recipient, he saw Mr.
    Randolph and communicated the contents of the paragraph intended for
    Mr. Randolph. Says that Mr. Randolph will communicate with
    recipient. Monroe asked Mr. Randolph to confer with the late marshal
    to see if he would pay Callender the fine remitted him under the
    late order of Treasury Department, which he undertook through
    Wickham intimating he had had a variance with him. Two days later
    Mr. Randolph called to give an account of his negotiation,
    communicated to Monroe through Mr. Jones. Mr. Randolph stated that
    although the late Mr. C. \[sic\] was absent, he would not refund the
    fine. Stated that Mr. R. \[Sic\] was under the impression that his
    namesake acted by the advice of someone who wished to turn the
    incident to the advantage of the party.

-   Monroe states that a plan has been set in place for the relief of
    Callendar, which they hope will be successful. Says the plan is
    being directed by Mr. Pleasants, who has shown it to Mr. Callendar,
    and obtained his sanction of it.

-   Notes that the abolition of the mission to Batavia and Portugal was
    proper. Says that we have as much need for ministers to the Princes
    of the Empire as for either of those powers. Says they were the
    offspring of the "day of our folly, and that it was natural when the
    \[illegible\] went off that we should get rid of them". Says that
    since his return home he has had no communication with
    \[illegible\], and can therefore say nothing of the views of his
    government relative to the Floridas and Louisiana, other than
    references that occurred while he was there. Notes that his
    impression of their views on the subject is contained on page 378 of
    his publication. He assumes the arrangements were made in the time
    of the former administrator.

-   He sends his regards to Mrs. Madison.

11. MONROE, JAMES \[location unknown\] \[July, 1802\]

\[an indenture\] \[LWS 168\] 3 pp.

> Microfilm 36: 600-602

-   An indenture between James Monroe of Albemarle County, Virginia and
    \[blanked out\]. States that Monroe is indebted to the Bank of the
    United States at Norfolk for the sum of \[illegible\] thousand
    dollars, and that Littleton Waller Tazewell and \[illegible\] are
    responsible by the endorsement of Monroe's note, on which note
    deposited in the bank, the said sum was advanced.

-   (No. 11 continued)

-   Said it was the desire of Monroe to indemnify and receive the said
    Littleton Waller Tazewell and \[blanked out\] against all loss or
    injury, which might result from the default of Monroe to pay the
    money to the bank. This indenture further witnesses that in
    consideration of the promises and of the further sum of five
    shillings, the receipt of which is acknowledged, that the said
    Monroe grants, bargains and sells unto the said \[blanked out\] the
    parcel of land lying in the county of Loudon on Little River, about
    12 miles from Leesburg, containing 1200 acres, being Monroe's
    proposition of a much larger tract bought by him and Joseph Jones in
    1794 of Charles Carter of Stafford.

-   In case Monroe shall fail to pay the before mentioned sum of
    \[illegible\] thousand dollars to the bank according to the terms of
    his engagement, by reason whereof the said Littleton Waller Tazewell
    and \[blanked out\] become responsible for the same, and the said
    \[blanked out\] shall, on the request of Tazewell shall sell and
    dispose of at public auction at The Eagle Tavern in Richmond, with
    10 days notice of sale being given, the said tract of land. The
    money arising from the sale would be applied to the debt, for which
    the said Tazewell and \[blanked out\] shall be answerable by virtue
    of this endorsement, and that \[blanked out\] shall pay to Monroe
    all the residue of whatever money should arise from the sale. Says
    that after the debt is paid, this indenture would be void. Notes
    that Monroe agrees to deliver whatever deeds and titles are
    necessary to the sale, and that he would defend the claim.

-   The indenture is signed by: James Monroe, Thomas \[illegible,
    possibly Cotton\], John \[Corke?\], and Elkanah Talley.

12. MONROE, JAMES \[London\] \[September 18, 1803\]

\[recipient unknown\] \[LWS 168\] 3 pp. and an envelope.

> Microfilm 36: 603-606.

-   Notes that Mr. Merry will call at Norfolk on his way to Washington,
    and that he is minister of G.B. \[probably Great Britain\] to the
    United States, and that he will present the recipient with this
    letter. Notes that he is well disposed toward our country. Feels
    that he will try to preserve the good relations between the two
    countries. Says that he told Mr. Merry that recipient should be at
    Norfolk. \[portions of the document are missing\]

-   Notes that he sent all the money he could before he left to be
    applied to payment in part, of what he owes the bank, \$1500 one
    time and \$500 another, and requested Mr. Madison to send him a
    small sum to be applied to the interest coming due.

-   (no. 12 continued)

-   Says he gave directions for the sale of some lands near
    Charlottesville and in \[illegible\].

-   Notes that he asked of the banker "a longer indulgence" that had at
    first been promised, and the endorse recipient's notes to that
    effect. Says that he still has confidence in furnishing the amount
    from his funds at home, but hopes that the bank will grant the
    delay. Says he is concerned for the trouble he gives the recipient
    and their friend, Col. Nevison, but should the bank make any
    difficulty about the extension, or should the recipient or Col.
    Nevison find the extension difficult for their own affairs, that he
    will answer the draft whenever presented. \[portion of the letter is
    missing\]. Notes that he would rather obtain the extension from the
    banks and from his friends at home, but not at the expense of any
    inconvenience to them.

-   Notes that since his arrival in Europe he has not written to any of
    his friends in any part of the USates \[sic\], "from considerations
    I cannot properly enter into". Says that the nature of the trust
    reposed in him is made peculiarly delicate by a variety of causes
    and has made him cautious. Says he would have liked to have written
    to many friends with interesting details, but feels he should save
    them for more tranquil times. He would never want to write anything
    that could prove injurious to his country.

-   He sends his regards to Mrs. \[illegible\], who, he understands, has
    made the recipient a father.

-   He adds a postscript that notes that he would do anything he could
    for the recipient or Col. Nevison.

-   The envelope is inscribed: Jas. Monroe, Sept. 18, 1803.

13. MONROE, JAMES \[London\] \[September 25, 1804\]

\[Littleton Waller Tazewell\] \[LWS 168\] 3 pp. and 1 envelope.

> Microfilm 36: 607-610.

-   Says that the failure of his agent in Virginia to sell any of his
    property leaves him in the same state in which he was 12 months ago,
    without funds in London, but able to command them on loan in case
    the bank becomes uneasy or the recipient needs the money for his
    growing family. Says that if the recipient needs to draw on him that
    he should divide the sum into two bills and "make them payable at 60
    days sight". In case of his absence, the bills should be sent to
    John H. Purviance, the Secretary of the Legation, who will see that
    the bills are drawn at 1, 2, or 3 months, if possible.

-   (No. 13 continued)

-   Says that he mentions the resource so that recipient can be sure of
    having his bills paid, but that he would prefer to retain the term
    with the bank, if possible. Says he has written to Major Lewis, his
    agent in Albemarle, to send the patents for the land he has for sale
    to an acquaintance in Hamburg, where he thinks they may be easily
    sold, or at least will raise the money that he owes. Says he has no
    doubt of being able to pay the debt within the next year, as his
    crops will be applied to that object. Says that he doesn't want the
    recipient to make any sacrifices himself in this affair, and asks
    that he communicate the same to their friend Col. Nevison.

-   Notes that the letter will be committed to Capt. Sargeant of
    Petersburg, to whom he hopes to refer the recipient for political
    intelligence, and feels him to be an impartial observer. Says that
    our relation to this country \[Great Britain\] is a friendly one,
    and that our commerce is little interrupted. Notes that one aspect
    has been condemned since the commencement of the war. Says that "the
    affair of impressments is the chief cause of complaint on our side,
    which I find it difficult to arrange in a manner satisfactory to
    both parties".

-   Says that he mentions above the possibility of his being momentarily
    absent, and that arises from his having received orders to go to
    Spain on a special mission shortly.

-   Adds a postscript that Mr. Foster \[illegible\] of the British
    Legation accompanies Mr. Sargeant, to whom he has written a line of
    introduction to you.

-   Asks that the recipient mention nothing of what he has written of a
    political nature. Offers to render service in the

-   procurement of books for the recipient or Col. Nevison.

-   The envelope is inscribed: Littleton Waller Tazewell, Norfolk,
    \[illegible\] by Mr. Sargeant. James Monroe, 25^th^ Sept., 1805
    \[the letter itself is dated 1804\].

14. MONROE, JAMES \[Madrid\] \[January 27, 1805\]

\[Recipient unknown\] \[LWS 168\] 3 pp. and 1 envelope.

> Microfilm 36: 611-614

-   Says that the recipient's letter informing him that the notes left
    with the recipient for the "preservation of my credit with the bank
    of Norfolk was exhausted" didn't reach him until he was in Paris.
    Says he had intended to bring the letter with him to Bordeaux so
    that he could draw the notes necessary, but he left the letter
    behind in Paris because of his hasty departure.

-   (No. 14 continued)

-   Says that when he returns to Paris, or if a copy of the form can be
    sent him by Mrs. Monroe, who he left with Mr. Shipworth in the
    country near St. Germain, he will send them to the recipient. In the
    interim, he will rely on the recipient's friendship, and that of
    Col. Nevison, for the deficit, noting that the recipient's draft for
    the amount owed would be presented if necessary.

-   Says he was informed by Mr. Purviance \[sp.?\] that Mr. Rennolds
    \[sic\], who takes charge of Monroe's interests in London, undertook
    a task for the recipient that Monroe would have undertaken had he
    been there. Says that if there is any other task he could undertake
    for the recipient or his lady, or Col. Nevison and his lady, in
    Paris or in London, that he and Mrs. Monroe would be glad to do it,
    and that it wouldn't be necessary for the recipient or Col. Nevison
    to send any money for anything that they wanted.

-   Says that he brought his family with him from London, and had
    intended to leave his daughter with Madame Campan at St. Germain,
    and to have brought Mrs. Monroe and their young child to Madrid, but
    that the fatigue of the journey and the danger of the disorders
    raging in certain parts of Spain convinced him to leave them behind
    with Mr. Shipworth at his house near St. Germain. Says he doesn't
    know how long he'll be detained there, or the result of the business
    that brought him there.

-   Says the manner of his reception was satisfactory and that he would
    work with Mr. Pinckney to place the relations of the two countries
    on the friendliest footing.

-   The envelope is inscribed: James Monroe, January 27, 1805.

15. MONROE, JAMES \[Madrid\] \[May 26, 1805\]

\[To Mr. Tazewell\] \[LWS 179\] 1 page and 1 envelope.

> Microfilm 36: 615-616

-   Says that their negotiations with this government \[Spain\] have
    failed owing to their indisposition to meet on just ground. Notes
    that he is about to set for Paris and then for London, and if
    nothing prevents him, to go back to the United States immediately
    afterwards.

-   Says he in enclosing, by Capt. \[illegible\], some notes to be used
    for him with the bank. Says that he left his family in the country
    near St. Germain with Mr. Shipworth, and that he has been separated
    from them for 6 months. Says that he sends his best regards to Col.
    Nevison and other friends.

-   The envelope is inscribed: James Monroe, 26 May 1805.

16. MONROE, JAMES \[London\] \[November 25, 1805\]

> \[Recipient unknown, but probably Mr. Tazewell\] \[LWS 170\] 3 pp. and
> 1 envelope.
>
> Microfilm 36: 617-620.

-   Says that he sent the recipient a letter by Capt. Dalton from
    Madrid, and that while he was confident that Capt. Dalton carried
    out the mission, he was anxious because of the nature of the papers
    he included, as they were necessary to the object being attended to
    for Monroe by the recipient and Col. Nevison.

-   Says that he had desired to return to the United States in the
    autumn, having had the permission of the President to do so, after
    his mission in Spain was concluded. Says that he had been entrusted
    by our government with topics of importance relating to Spain,
    topics that had been entered into before his trip there, but left
    unfinished. Notes that he came by London in order to conclude them.
    Says that just after he arrived some of our \[illegible\] had been
    seized and some condemned, on a principle which had been disavowed
    by our government. The principle "turns on the commerce which a
    neutral power may have of right, in war, with the colonies of an
    enemy of Gr. Britain, and in the productions of those colonies with
    the \[illegible\] or other country".

-   Says that the decision of the court of appeals in the case of The
    Essex was followed by the Admiralty, and curtailed the rights of our
    country. Says he made it his duty to take up

-   the subject and pursue it. Says he doesn't know what position this
    government \[London\] will take. Says that on our part we feel that
    they have no right to molest us in any commerce with enemies'
    colonies, which the parent country allows. Feels that "Gr. Britain
    has nothing to do with our commerce with colonies which she has not
    conquered, except in case of blockade". Great Britain feels that we
    have no right to any "commerce with such colonies in war, which we
    had not in peace". Says that the claims of Great Britain are well
    illustrated in a report that he sent to the recipient in the Fall.

-   Says that the claim of the neutrals has not been addressed in any
    published treatise, and feels that the government is trying to
    establish its doctrine about that.

-   Says that the season is now unfavorable, and he will be detained
    until the end of July or longer. Says it never was his desire to
    remain long in Europe, and that he has extended his stay beyond the
    term at first contemplated.

-   (No. 16 continued)

-   Says that he presumes the recipient is well informed about what
    happened in Spain. Notes that his correspondence is exposed at sea,
    and that he can't write of anything of a delicate nature to his
    friends. Says that "I flatter myself that they are satisfied that in
    the trusts which have been confided to me, I have failed in nothing
    which I owed to my country, to their good opinion or to my own
    reputation". Says that he longs to return to his circle of friends.
    Notes that the present plan is to sail with his family to Norfolk in
    July on a ship commanded by Captain Tomkins.

-   Says that if the recipient or Col. Nevison wants anything from this
    country, he should let Monroe know, and that Mrs. Monroe makes the
    same offer to their ladies. Says that he will sell many things of
    his before he leaves that he won't need at home, and that will
    provide him with some money. Says that if the recipient's letter
    comes in his absence, he has made arrangements for it to be attended
    to. Says that he should write to other friends, but asks the
    recipient to make apologies for him and to explain that his duties
    make it impossible.

-   The envelope is inscribed: James Monroe, 26 Nov. 1805.

17. MONROE, JAMES \[Albemarle\] \[July 10, 1808\]

\[To Little W. Tazewell, Esq.\] \[LWS 168\] 2 pp. and 1 envelope.

> Microfilm 36: 621-623.

-   Says that he set out today for the western country to attend to an
    interest that has been long neglected and that caused him to suffer
    in consequence. Says that he expects to return early in September.
    Says that if there is anything that he can get for the recipient or
    Col. Nivison, it would be his pleasure, and to address a letter to
    him in Lexington, and it should be sure to find him.

-   Says that when he returns, the recipient will hear from him on a
    subject that has been under the recipient's friendly care. Says that
    he hopes to see him when he returns. Says that if the recipient
    would like to visit, he would be kindly received by Monroe's family
    in his absence. Asks that the recipient meet him at Monroe's home on
    the 10^th^ of September.

-   The envelope is addressed to: Littleton W. Tazewell, Esq., Norfolk.

18. MONROE, JAMES \[Albemarle\] \[November 22, 1810\]

\[To Col. Monroe\] \[LWS 2048\] 1 page, front and back.

> Microfilm 36: 624-625.

-   Says that the state of his affairs has prevented him from
    discharging the balance owed to the recipient.

-   No. 18 continued)

-   Notes that the expenses of his employment and the unproductiveness
    of his property have exposed him to missing repayments. Notes that
    he has been trying to discharge those payments since his return.

-   Says that he had hoped in his late visit to London to have sold his
    land, and thus to discharge his debts. Says that the land could not
    have been sold without a "ruinous sacrifice". Says that when he gets
    his wheat to Richmond, he will be able to discharge the recipient's
    claim, and feels that he can do so in the next month. Says that he
    hopes to pay it by the 10^th^.

-   The back of the page is inscribed: Col. Monroe, Ablemarle, Va.

19. MONROE, JAMES \[Washington\] \[October 16, 1813\]

\[George W. Campbell\] \[LWS 2047\] 2 pp. and 1 envelope.

> Microfilm 36: 626-628.

-   Says that he received a letter from Mr. Grundy notifying him that
    the recipient's state had voted him an additional 3500 men to be
    employed against the hostile \[illegible\], and that

> the expectation of the men is that they would be taken into "the
> service and pay of the UStates \[sic\]". Says that the President has
> considered the subject and has decided to give his sanction to the
> measure. Notes that he has answered Mr. Grundy letter to that effect,
> but in case he is not at Nashville, he is writing the same news to the
> recipient. Asks that the recipient notify the Governor that he will
> write him an official letter in a few days.

-   States that "our wavering policy respecting E. Florida has brought
    on it all the mischief that usually attends such counsels". Hopes
    that they shall profit from the terrible lesson given them at Fort
    Mims.

-   Says that when the recipient left him, he paid a visit to his farm
    in Virginia, from which he returned on the 12^th^ with Mrs. Monroe.

-   The envelope is inscribed: "The Honorable George W. Campbell,
    Nashville, Tennessee", and "Honorable Jas. Monroe, Washington, 16
    Oct. 1813, Rec'd 29^th^ October 1813".

20. MONROE, JAMES \[Department of State\] \[June 6, 1814\]

\[Recipient unknown\] \[LWS 2046\] 2 pp.

> Microfilm 36: 629-630.

-   Says that the enclosed papers, whose authenticity is beyond a doubt,
    show an arrangement between Admiral Cockburn and Mr. Gobert for
    drawing a vast sum in specie from the United States.

-   No. 20 continued)

-   Notes that the success of the project would shake the foundation on
    which our banks rest, and our paper credit, and would obtain for the
    British government an article that would be of great advantage to it
    in its military operations against the United States and elsewhere.

-   States that Mr. Gobert's act is highly criminal, and that he is at
    present on board the Admiral's ship in the Chesapeake. Asks the
    recipient to arrest him if he lands and comes within the recipient's
    reach so that he may be prosecuted according to law. Notes that the
    originals of the incriminating papers are in Monroe's office and
    will show Mr. Gobert's participation in the criminal transaction.

-   After Monroe's signature, the name "Alex. I. Dallas, Esq., Attorney
    of the U.S. for the Dist. Of Penns".

-   A postscript notes that should any packets be sent to Mrs. Gobert at
    the post office of Philadelphia, it would be desirable for their
    contents to be known "with a view to the development of Gobert's
    treasonable machinations". Asks the recipient to make arrangements
    with the postmaster there for forwarding all such to the office of
    the Dept. of State.

21. MONROE, JAMES \[Department of War\] \[November 14, 1814\]

> \[To Governor Simon Snyder, Governor of Pennsylvania\] \[LWS 2048\] 2
> pp. and an envelope.
>
> Microfilm 36: 631-633.

-   Says he understands from a communication from General \[illegible\]
    and Mr. Roberts that compliance with a requisition for 4000 militia
    from Pennsylvania would cause much inconvenience and embarrassment.
    Notes that it is probably that there would be a delay in the
    expedition by Lord Hill and that the state of affairs in Europe
    might prevent a prosecution of this district, so the recipient's
    orders for carrying the plan into effect might be \[illegible\].

-   Notes that the patriotic spirit of the citizens of Pennsylvania in
    the late emergency may be relied upon should a new danger occur, for
    the supply of any force that may be required.

-   The envelope is inscribed: Nov. 14, 1814, From James Monroe, Esq.,
    Secretary at War, to Governor Snyder, countermanding the orders for
    march of 4000 militia from Pennsylvania into Maryland.

22. MONROE, JAMES \[Department of War\] \[February 13, 1815\]

> \[To Isaac Shelby, Governor of Kentucky\] \[LWS 2046\] 2 pp. and one
> envelope.
>
> Microfilm 36: 634-636.

-   Says that on the 31^st^, he enclosed a copy of the act authorizing
    the President to accept state corps and volunteers. In addition to
    the state troops mentioned, they propose to raise 3 regiments of
    volunteers in Kentucky, and ask the Governor to help in the matter,
    and feels that his knowledge of men's characters will help them to
    select regimental and company officers. Notes that his
    recommendations will be approved by the President.

-   Says that it would be desirable for the men to be engaged for the
    longest period provided under law, but that they would be accepted
    for a single campaign or for the active part of a campaign. States
    that an effort will be made to place all those who volunteer for two
    years or during the war on the same footing as to pay and bounty as
    the regular troops. Their pay would not commence until they have
    raised a certain number and until they are recognized by the
    President. Notes that he would like to hear from the Governor about
    this and about the state corps as soon as possible.

-   Notes that "it is high time that this lingering defensive war should
    assume another character", and that an effort should be made to
    bring the war to an end. Says that it is believed that forces drawn
    to the regular army from the states will aid in the effort to bring
    the war to an honorable termination. Feels that the zeal and
    patriotism of the people will help accomplish this, since they will
    be supported by the general government and the executives of the
    several states.

-   States that he has promised command of one of these regiments to
    \[illegible\] of the House of Representatives. He also promised
    appointments in the regiments to Mr. Montgomery and Mr. Duvall,
    possibly as Lieut. Colonels. He has also promised Col. Geo. Walker
    an appointment as Inspector General.

-   The envelope is inscribed: "Letter from the Sec'ty of War, Feb.
    13, 1815. Rec'd 27^th^ same month. Three Regm. Volunteers."

23. MONROE, JAMES \[Washington\] \[March 26, 1815\]

\[To Littleton W. Tazewell\] \[LWS 4699\] 2 pp. and 1 envelope.

> Microfilm 36: 637-639.

-   Says that the allegation in his letter to our minister at Ghent was
    founded on a communication from \[illegible\] Zucker, with an
    affidavit of \[illegible\] Williams, and on other evidence.

-   (No. 23 continued)

-   Says that a shameful traffic was carried on in the W. Indies by the
    first of our \[illegible\] taken by British forces, and it has
    excited great feeling in England. The ministry has decided on an
    inquiry into it, and notes that he lately received a letter from
    Admiral Cochrane, asking on what grounds Monroe made his statement.
    Notes that Admiral Cochrane wants Monroe to be confined only to the
    evidence furnished our ministers, saying that it was very defective,
    getting rid of the charge with credit to themselves and discredit to
    us.

-   States that he has no doubt of the worth of the fact and that the
    practice was carried on to a great extent. Feels that the evidence
    should be turned against their government to injure it as much as
    possible. Feels that it is important to prove the facts, and feels
    that the recipient will be able to aid in collecting evidence.

-   Says that the letter will be delivered by Mr. \[illegible\], a
    respectable gentleman, who goes to Williamsburg and Norfolk to
    collect such evidence. Says that he wants it done quietly, without
    attracting notice. Says that he will write further on the topic, but
    that the purpose of this letter is to introduce the recipient to Mr.
    \[illegible\].

-   **T**he envelope is inscribed: Littleton W. Tazewell, Esq., Norfolk,
    by Mr. \[illegible\].

24. MONROE, JAMES \[Washington\] \[December 16, 1815\]

\[Recipient unknown\] \[LWS 4700\] 2 pp. and 1 envelope.

> Microfilm 36: 640-642

-   Notes that "an attack of the prevailing epidemic" prevented him from
    acknowledging recipient's interesting communication relative to Mr.
    \[illegible\]. Says that he has much knowledge of this man, both in
    documents and otherwise, and that it is much as the recipient has
    communicated. Notes that "there can be no better proof of the
    rottenness and \[illegible\] of a government than that such a wretch
    should find employment under it". Says it's important to pursue him
    in his future career since his movements have a connection with
    their affair.

-   Says that it is important to obtain the original letter, and also
    the original letter to Lord Wellington, and asks the recipient to
    try to obtain them, if it is in his power. Notes that he would also
    like any information about Spanish measures in Florida.

-   Says there is a strong suspicion that Spain has added Florida,
    including W.F. \[probably West Florida\] and \[illegible\] to G.
    Britain.

-   (No. 24 continued)

-   Says that it is supposed that the \[illegible\] was made before
    their peace, and accepted by England as a source of annoyance in the
    war. Says that it is reported that the British government is
    planning to send troops there, possibly 10,000. Says that even if
    the activity has been confined to E. Florida only, "there is cause
    to suspect that the views of the British cabinet are not so pacific
    as wished". Says that E. Florida commands the Gulf of Mexico, and
    with it, the Mississippi. The timber there is an essential object.

-   Notes that when he went to England in 1803, the British government
    would not have accepted that territory, or any other, as a gift of
    Spain. Lord \[illegible\], the Secretary of Foreign Affairs asked
    Monroe of the extent of Louisiana, and Monroe told him that it was
    \[illegible\] to the east, "and as far as we wished to the west". He
    said W. Florida is needed. The addition of E. Florida will soon
    follow. Monroe replied that he expected it. Says that he doesn't
    think that at any time till the war would G. Britain have accepted
    the affair. \[Some of the following sentences are illegible\].

-   The envelope is inscribed: James Monroe, December 16, 1815.

25. MONROE, JAMES \[Washington\] \[October 11, 1818\]

\[To Mr. Benton\] \[LWS 2045\] 2 pp. and 1 envelope.

> Microfilm 36: 643-645.

-   Says that the wagon comes up with Mr. McGraw, the gardener, since
    Mr. Harris is unable to come at this time. Asks that the recipient
    send him information as to when it would be proper for him to come
    and find the recipient there. Says that he will bring down whatever
    articles the recipient can command.

-   Says that everything depends on improvements in every line, to the
    land, to houses, and for horses and cattle. Says that he thinks it
    will produce a good effect to plant fruit trees at the house near
    the pavement, at that where \[illegible\] is, at that where Hardin
    lived, perhaps at the mill, and if they should hold up after
    planting, whatever the recipient thinks necessary at the house.

-   Notes that if the recipient thinks it advisable, he will send him a
    couple of wagons, 100 bushels of \[illegible, possibly plaster\]
    since he has been disappointed with the mill elsewhere.

-   The envelope is inscribed: Mr. \[possibly Benton\] \[illegible\]
    river.

26. MONROE, JAMES \[Washington\] \[June 18, 1819\]

\[Recipient unknown\] \[LWS 137\] 1 page and 1 envelope.

> Microfilm 36: 646-647.

-   (No. 26 continued)

-   Notes that he has read with great satisfaction the extract of the
    recipient's memoir with respect to the late Col. Laurens in his
    mission to Paris in 1781. Says he was well informed of his success
    before, but the details of the measures which contributed to the
    success, he only obtained from the recipient.

-   Says that he knew him well during our Revolutionary War,
    particularly his distinguished actions at Germantown and Monmouth.
    Feels that his conduct in this incident corresponds with the idea he
    had formed of his character. Says that he is returning the extract
    to the recipient, hoping to see it in print before long. Says he is
    also returning the letter of Lord Landsdowne, which he has read with
    great interest.

-   The envelope is inscribed: From the President US to \[illegible\]
    Washington, Dec. 18, 1819.

27. MONROE, JAMES \[Highland\] \[June 19, 1820\]

\[Recipient unknown\] \[LWS 3357\] 3 pp. and 1 envelope.

> Microfilm 36: 648-651.

-   Says he expected to have heard from the recipient by the last mail,
    with Peter Tart as the bearer, since it was intended that he should
    have come over with Betsy. Monroe has been told that he is averse to
    coming, and proposes to move to Baltimore with his wife. Says he
    doesn't want him coming if he doesn't desire it and that if they
    have not left the city when the recipient receives this, that the
    recipient should prevent their coming.

-   Asks the recipient to send the saddle and bridle which he directed
    Mr. \[possibly Jestor\] to get from Mr. \[illegible\] for Mr.
    Gouverneur by the steamboat to Mr. \[illegible\] in Fredericksburg,
    and asks that he forward it to Monroe here. Says that the article is
    much wanted, and he hopes to receive it soon.

-   Notes that Mrs. Monroe directed that a trunk of hers should be
    brought here, but finds that she won't want the articles in it, and
    wishes it to remain where it is.

-   Says that the crop of wheat from Loudon to this place is good, and
    the corn is promising. Notes that there have been heavy rains. They
    spent a day with Mr. Madison and Lady, who are in good health, and
    they have also seen Mr. Jefferson since their arrival, and he is
    also in good health.

-   Says he gets nothing new from Europe in the papers. Says that
    regarding the progress of the public buildings and improvement of
    the grounds around the President's house, and the state of things
    within it, he has great anxiety.

-   (No. 27 continued)

-   He hopes the servants behave well and merit the recipient's
    approbation. Notes that he hopes recipient will communicate to him
    anything of importance about these topics or anything that relates
    to his private concerns.

-   Says that Mrs. Monroe's health has improved and hopes it will soon
    be restored. Notes that the rest of his family is well.

-   Adds a postscript that Mr. \[illegible\] had his permission to go to
    Philadelphia, and asks if he has gone.

-   Hopes that the law books mentioned in his former letter may be
    forwarded by mail, being well wrapped up in paper, or be put in a
    box with an inscription of the contents and sent to \[illegible\] if
    the postmaster cannot forward them to Monroe.

-   The envelope is inscribed: President's Letter, June 19, 1820.

28. MONROE, JAMES \[Highland\] \[July 18, 1820\]

\[To Mr. Wm. Benton\] \[LWS 2045\] 2 pp. and 1 envelope.

> Microfilm 36: 652-654.

-   Says that he wrote the recipient a letter yesterday that he should
    get about the same time that he gets this letter. Says that when he
    wrote the former letter, he wasn't aware that the court at Staunton
    would meet Monday next. Says he suggested the propriety of the
    recipient going over with Mr. \[illegible\] to the trial, and to
    come from there to here. Feels that it will be too late for
    recipient to go to the trial by the time he gets either the former
    letter or this one. Asks that if the recipient has time, and if Mr.
    \[illegible\] has not gone, and recipient can be spared from the
    estate, he asks that he go.

-   Says that if recipient doesn't go to the trial, that he should
    reflect on the contents of Monroe's last letter to him, which was
    the proposal that he take charge of Monroe's property at Highland
    and also at Loudoun, and to come over there four times a year, to
    form plans for the management of the estate, the stock, and to see
    that improvements are executed. Says that all he can do for the
    recipient is to pay his expenses since the times are hard and
    produce is selling for nothing, and he also owes money. Says that if
    he continues in public life, the recipient could render him much
    service in this way.

-   Notes that he has said nothing to Mr. Maupin about staying, but
    presumes he will, and that he can continue his present wages. Feels
    that he needs an overseer on this mountain, since the neighbors'
    stock get in and do him much harm.

-   

-   (No. 28 continued)

-   Asks if a good one could be obtained in recipient's area, for it
    would be better than getting one here. Asks that the recipient write
    him on the subject if he can't come over. Says that if the recipient
    thinks he can undertake it, he should come over in about a
    fortnight.

-   Asks how matters are with the recipient, and how his crop has
    succeeded, and in what state the house is, as they propose to come
    over next month.

-   Adds a postscript asking the recipient to say nothing of what he has
    written, as Monroe has said nothing here.

-   The envelope is addressed to Mr. Wm. Benton, Oak Hill, Loudoun, by
    Mr. Pitman.

29. MONROE, JAMES \[Washington\] \[January 23, 1821\]

\[Recipient unknown\] \[LWS 2045\] 3 pp. and 1 envelope.

> Microfilm 36: 655-658.

-   Says that he didn't get the recipient's letter of the 17^th^ until
    today, which is why he didn't answer it by Hartford.

-   States that they think it would be best to let the front of the new
    house range with the north end of the old, and hopes that will give
    the recipient the full range of the ground. Says that if the new
    house were set 20 feet north of the old, it would give a better view
    to the west, towards the mill, and of all the old ground north of
    the old house; however, it would give a worse views towards Major
    Roland, and of the low ground on this side, and the old house would
    hide that view. To avoid that inconvenience, he thinks it best to
    advance the wings northward on each side of the new house to form a
    straight line with it to the south. Says he's including a small
    sketch. Says the new wings would cover almost all the end of the new
    house, leaving a small space for the cellar door and light. Says
    it's not necessary to have cellars under the new wings, as the space
    under the main body and the old house will suffice.

-   Notes that he is expecting proposals for making and laying bricks
    and doing the joiners' work, but thinks it would be good to make a
    bargain with Mr. \[illegible\] and Mr. Lewis. Says he will send the
    proposals to the recipient when he receives them. Feels that Mr.
    \[illegible\] and Mr. Lewis will make more accommodation since they
    live near the place. If it's thought best to contract with them, he
    feels recipient should be very particular as to every article, such
    as the price of sashes and of doors. Feels that the recipient should
    come down at the proper time, or let Captain \[illegible\] come up.

-   (No. 29 continued)

-   Says that the difference between taking Mr. \[illegible\] and Mr.
    Lewis and taking someone here is that in the latter case they should
    have to pay for superiority of skill in some points, although the
    two aforementioned gentlemen might do some things as well as the
    latter. Says he would probably get assistance when needed from this
    place at a cheaper rate. Feels the recipient is a better judge of
    what Mr. \[illegible\] and Mr. Lewis can do. He would prefer them or
    other worthy neighbors.

-   Says he had mentioned to Hartford that they had thought of making
    the house 44 ft. square, to have a cross passage, and to enlarge the
    rooms, but they don't want it to be 44 ft. both ways. If it is 44
    ft. north to south, that will give them room for a cross passage to
    the wings, to avoid going through the rooms and making them too
    public. Says he mentioned raising the lower rooms 1 foot, making
    them 14 instead of 13. Says he will send information on the height
    and breadth of the windows and each pane of glass, as well as of the
    doors. Says the information will go by the next post or by Capt.
    \[possibly Hoban\].

-   States that he will get the information requested by the recipient
    from Mr. \[possibly King\] respecting the time his wagon will by in
    Fredericksburg and whether his gear will go up with it.

-   Adds a postscript asking how it would look if the wings came up the
    whole length of the ends of the house and what would be the
    difference in cost. Says it would give useful room, and 16 ft. wide
    would be better than 15 ft.

-   Written on the envelope is: 23^rd^ Jan. 1821, adding wings to the
    house.

30. MONROE, JAMES \[Washington\] \[July 8, 1821\]

\[Recipient unknown\] \[LWS 2045\] 2 pp. and 1 envelope.

> Microfilm 36: 659-661.

-   Says he received recipient's letter this morning, shortly after the
    coachman left with Monroe's own letter to the recipient. Says the
    supplies are good and will last about a fortnight. Says he conferred
    with Capt. Hoban about the walnut and sycamore and was told that the
    walnut is used here in the public offices for doors, but that it
    should be well seasoned. If the logs are old or the planks are
    seasoned a year, it should do. Capt. Hoban said he made a trial of
    sycamore for the post office, and after 10 years, it was perfectly
    sound, and that he prefers it to oak, as it is less likely to spring
    or warp.

-   (No. 30 continued)

-   A note on the side of the page says that he thinks the wagon should
    come down with provisions on the 20^th^.

-   Notes that he enclosed Capt. Hoban's drawing for the building, as
    well as a bill for the timbers, and that the Captain will give him
    further directions in a few days, which he will forward. Says that
    John has procured the articles the recipient desired and that he
    will send them by wagon with a memo.

-   Adds a postscript noting that the difference in price between a
    bricklayer here and Mr. \[illegible\] will be considerable, as it
    will be between Mr. Lewis and a carpenter. Whether they are equal to
    the work or not, says recipient can bargain with them to get a
    journeyman to assist them. Says recipient can judge whether it is
    better to engage them or Mr. Smith than Mr. Lewis. Suggests that
    everything be written down exactly to prevent a dispute. Says that
    it would be better if recipient could bargain with them, since they
    are neighbors; however, the house must be well done.

-   The envelope is inscribed: July 8^th^, 1821

31. MONROE, JAMES \[Highland\] \[August 3, 1822\]

Recipient unknown\] \[LWS 2045\] 4 pp.

> Microfilm 36: 662-665.

-   Says he's been there a fortnight and will set out back to Washington
    next Tuesday. Says he's stayed longer than he intended but that the
    state of the business made it necessary. Says "I have found heavy
    debts to pay, and nothing to pay them with, the present crop of corn
    and tobacco badly cultivated", and with the long drought feels that
    he shall make very little. Says he intends to divide the estate into
    3 parts: the mountain one under a separate overseer, this one under
    a separate overseer, and the land lying by the spring branch and Mr.
    Higginbotham's being the third. Says he wishes to rent out the third
    part mentioned above. If he can't rent it out, he'll put a man there
    with a few hands to work it. Says the whole estate has become a
    wilderness.

-   Notes that he's engaged one man for the mountain section, and he's
    to have 8 hands to work it, some of whom Monroe will provide. Says
    that his remaining hands will be equal to the place here, and that
    he expects to get the hands of Mr. Hay, now at Ashfield on
    \[possibly Chickahomony\].

-   (No. 31 continued)

-   Says that it should be decided in a day or two, and shall give each
    \[illegible\] the crop and not standing wages. Says he has no means
    of getting any money there, even to answer demands there, and sees
    no prospect of it soon. Notes that his brother Andrew is better and
    willing to take any course that he advises, but can't move anywhere
    until the fall when he will get his own crop in, at which point
    Monroe will have to rent out his land.

-   Says he expected that J. Coburn would have taken with him several
    \[illegible, possibly steers\] for their supply in Washington this
    winter, but none can be spared after furnishing oxen for the
    mountain. Says he must rely on what recipient has in Loudoun. Notes
    that the recipient told him that he had several good steers, and
    hopes that he can make out the balance from some of the barren cows.
    Thinks that the smaller the stock on the farm or on any grazing farm
    beyond what is necessary for milk, butter, and veal for the family
    and for the people, the better. The larger the stock, the heavier
    the burden. Feels that they graze the pastures too close and keep
    the land poor. Mr. \[illegible\] tells him that he keeps only 7 milk
    cows for their purposes. Says that his supply, while at Washington,
    would require many more

-   Notes that cattle for beef and for sale might be bought annually and
    turned on the clover at the proper season. If kept one season, they
    fill the barnyard with manure, which may be spread in the spring.
    Thinks they should reduce the stock on hand, and "follow all that
    will answer for the city".

-   Hopes that the building is nearly finished, and that the recipient
    has found the means, by the property he told him to dispose of, to
    meet the demands of the working men, and to make some provision for
    the bank in Leesburg. Asks recipient to let J. Coburn know, who
    after staying with the recipient, will proceed to Washington.

-   Says that such is his distress for money and his estate in Loudoun
    and here, both being unproductive and a heavy expense to him, that
    he has no idea how to relieve himself from it. Says that the
    buildings the recipient has superintended are valuable and provide
    him some indemnity, but that they have considerably increased the
    demands on him at a time when he has had crop failures, and is less
    able to meet them. Notes that the expense of those buildings has
    been greater than either of them had expected. Says that when his
    credit is at stake, it is deeply felt by him.

-   (No. 31 continued)

-   Says it is his duty to reduce his expenses to the lowest standard
    possible. \[part of document is torn\] Says that he had expected to
    have paid wages to the recipient out of the crop, and to have had a
    moderate profit himself. Feels that both he and the recipient have
    been disappointed. Says that to give such wages, after the
    improvements are finished, would be improper. Says he wishes to
    reduce them for the next year to 500, which is more than the estate
    will allow and are much higher than he would give to anyone else.
    Says he wishes the recipient to remain with him, especially in the
    ensuing year, on terms that are satisfactory to him.

-   Says he has adopted the plan of penning all the cattle together
    every night, first covering the ground with straw to prevent the
    waste of the manure and the trouble of changing the pen. Thinks that
    this method will provide land that is well manured. Suggests that
    the recipient adopt this plan in Loudon, and notes that Jimmy might
    do it.

32. MONROE, JAMES \[Washington\] \[March 16, 1824\]

> \[Recipient unknown\] \[LWS 2044\] 2 pp.
>
> Microfilm 36: 666-667.

-   Says he received the recipient's letter of the 14^th^, and now sends
    Peter up with a letter for Mr. Tyler and one to Mr. Marshall,
    requesting their attendance at Mr. \[illegible\] on Saturday to
    attend the arbitration of Maj. Powell and Mr. Bronaugh and to give
    testimony regarding the flour lost at Mr. Carter's mill. Notes that
    he will write to Mr. \[illegible\] to request his attendance.

-   Says that he assumes the recipient will see no impropriety in
    examining these gentlemen. Feels he has a well-founded claim on Mr.
    \[illegible\], whose expensive manner of living is consuming
    Monroe's property, while neglecting Monroe's business.

-   Says that he wishes recipient to dismiss \[illegible\] from
    confinement, for he knew nothing about it and had never confined a
    man in his life.

-   States that he will try to come up tomorrow and will bring all the
    papers that the recipient or Mr. Hay might need. Says that if he
    can't come, he'll send the papers, but believes most of what
    recipient needs is in Loudon.

-   Tells recipient to treat Mr. Benton with strict justice, although he
    has given Monroe more annoyance than he ought to have done,
    considering the high wages paid him and the indulgence and kindness
    shown him until his improper conduct. Says that he still wishes Mr.
    Benton well. Says that he considered him an overseer, and felt that
    given his capabilities he expected to make more from him than from
    an ordinary man. Monroe knew that his duties would prevent him from
    attending to his private concerns.

-   Adds a postscript that Gov. Barbour will come up with him. Says that
    should the attendance of Carter be necessary, the recipient must
    demand it.

33\. MONROE, JAMES \[Washington\] \[April 26, 1824\] \[Recipient
unknown\]

\[LWS 588\] 1 page and 1 envelope.

Microfilm 36: 668-669,

-   Asks recipient to examine the enclosed from a person names
    \[illegible\], who is imprisoned on some charge in Alexandria, who
    says that he is a \[illegible\] of the distinguished friend of
    Liberty in France, of that name who lately died in \[illegible\].

-   Asks that the offices of humanity be rendered to him and that some
    distinguished member of the bar undertake his defense.

-   The envelope is inscribed: James Monroe, April \[2\]6, 1824,
    Washington.