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James Monroe, Washington, D.C., letter to Henry Dearborn :
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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.
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James Monroe, Washington, D.C., letter to Henry Dearborn :
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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.
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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.
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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.
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James Monroe, Albermarle, Virginia, letter to unidentified addressee :
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Monroe writes that he is forwarding a response to inquires made to Messrs. Randoph and Hay regarding the will and debts of Jonathan Jones. He mentions taking action to recover the value of enslaved persons and of horses and other property seized by the sheriff.
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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.
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