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The memoir of James Monroe, Esq. relating to his unsettled claims upon the people and government of the United States
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Rare Books
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Daily: 10 A.M.–5 P.M.
Closed on Tuesdays
1151 Oxford Road
San Marino, CA 91108
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Rare Books
181164
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Manuscripts
Monroe conveys information on an individual's name, will try and verify and communicate further information.
mssHM 4596
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Manuscripts
Experience of a Union soldier as related in Forbes' letters to his sister Auretta Forbes, a school teacher in Mount Carroll, Ill.
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Manuscripts
Letter discusses the surrender by General William Hull of Fort Detroit to the British during the War of 1812 on August 16. Monroe speculates on the circumstances of the surrender and mentions the probability that James Madison and Albert Gallatin will return to Washington, D.C. after learning of it. Letter is addressed "Dear Sir"; Henry Dearborn identified as recipient in the Papers of James Monroe and in the Writings of James Monroe.
mssHM 23013
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Manuscripts
Letter discusses possible court of inquiry for Henry Dearborn regarding the withdrawal of his command during the War of 1812. Monroe offers opinions on Dearborn's removal and expresses the support of himself and of President Madison. Letter is addressed "Dear Sir"; recipient identified as Henry Dearborn in Papers of James Monroe and in Writings of James Monroe.
mssHM 23015