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James Monroe, Washington, D.C., letter to Henry Dearborn :

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Description: 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.
Type: Manuscripts(Opens in new tab)
Production date: 1812 August 28.
Call number: mssHM 23013
Creator: Monroe, James (1758-1831)(Opens in new tab)
Provenance: Purchased from Anderson Galleries (Thatcher sale), 1920.

James Monroe, Washington, D.C., letter to Henry Dearborn :

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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

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James Monroe, Washington, D.C., letter to Henry Dearborn :

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Letter references War of 1812 events and individuals including British General George Prevost, U.S. General William Hull, the ship Essex, and a possible exchange of men. Monroe also discusses the raising of troops for the next campaign and terms of service. Letter marked "private." Letter is addressed "Dear Sir;" recipient identified as Henry Dearborn in the Papers of James Monroe and in the Writings of James Monroe.

mssHM 23016

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James Monroe, War Department, Washington, D.C., letter to Daniel D. Tompkins :

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Monroe writes in the capacity of secretary of state to the governor of New York about British movements in his state during the War of 1812 and urging action to counter them, writing "A vigorous & manly exertion is therefore peculiarly necessary on your part." He mentions generals Alexander Macomb, Jacob Jennings Brown, and George Izard.

mssHM 4690

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James Monroe letter to unidentified addressee :

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Monroe conveys information on an individual's name, will try and verify and communicate further information.

mssHM 4596

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James Buchanan, Washington, D.C., letter to Robert J. Walker :

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Letter primarily concerns reports received from Mexico during the Mexican-American War, and speculates on the whereabous of General Scott and the condition of the army. Buchanan also mentions Harriet, presumably his niece Harriet Lane, who appears to be staying with Walker's family.

mssHM 4710

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James Monroe, Oak Hill, Virginia, letter to unidentified addressee :

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Regarding Monroe's desire to appoint the recipient as Collector of the city of New York and the difficulties around it; also refers to another office which may be preferable.

mssHM 23035

James Monroe, Washington, D.C., letter to Henry Dearborn :

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