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James Monroe, Oak Hill, Virginia, letter to unidentified addressee :
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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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Manuscripts
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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Monroe conveys information on an individual's name, will try and verify and communicate further information.
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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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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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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.
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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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