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

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Description: 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.
Type: Manuscripts(Opens in new tab)
Production date: 1814 September 15.
Call number: mssHM 4690
Creator: Monroe, James (1758-1831)(Opens in new tab)
Provenance: Purchased from Anderson Galleries, Sale 1132 - Joline sale part 3, Lots 479, 480, 500, February 23 and 24, 1915.
Restrictions: RESTRICTED. Available with curatorial approval. Requires extended retrieval and delivery time.

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.

mssHM 23013

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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, 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 Madison, Department of State, Washington, D.C., letter to Rufus King :

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Circular letter sent by Madison as secretary of state to United States ministers abroad; this copy was sent to Rufus King, Minister to the United Kingdom. Letter regarding possible threats of attack on American shipping in the Mediterranean Sea by the "Bashaw of Tripoli"; the U.S. sending three frigates, and a Sloop of War to the area. Also giving permission to share information about the situation with Great Britain. The letter documents the beginning of the Tripolitan War (1801-1805), also known as the First Barbary War or the Barbary Coast War.

mssHM 22918

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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.

mssHM 4689

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

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