Monroe, James (1758-1831) to unknown recipient re: sending the text of a treaty
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01575 Author/Creator: Monroe, James (1758-1831) Place Written: Washington Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1808/03/29 Pagination: 1 p. 19 x 13 cm Order a Copy
This document refers to the Monroe-Pinkney treaty of 1806 (per Monroe Papers).
Richmond June 12. 1801.
Dear Sir
I send you the treaty, Mr. Madison's letter respecting it, & my answer. The treaty has some notes with a pencil to wch. you will pay no attention. Other documents & explanations I will give hereafter. Very sincerely yours
Jas. Monroe
29 March 1808
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