Monroe, James (1758-1831) to unknown
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03338.02 Author/Creator: Monroe, James (1758-1831) Place Written: Oak Hill, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: March 14, 1828 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 24.7 x 20 cm. + 1 engraving ; b&w ; 28 x 18.7 cm Order a Copy
Written by Monroe in retirement to an unknown recipient, but the collateral file has paperwork that says it is to Tench Ringgold. That cannot be confirmed, although it is possible. Ringgold was a well known Republican politician in Washington, D.C., and was serving as U.S. Marshall for the District of Columbia when this letter was penned. He was also active in helping Monroe receive reimbursement from the government for Monroe's previous diplomatic work. Says at the insistance of his friends in Albemerle County, Virginia, he has had his memoirs printed in pamphlet form. Is sending a copy to the recipient (not included here). Claims his wife's health is much improved and that they have been trying to keep their granddaughter ignorant of her illness. Hopes he will visit. Slight mat burn around edges. One bust engraving of James Monroe included.
Oak hill March 14. 1828
Dear Sir
At the instance of my friends in Albemerle, a number of copies, of my memoirs &c have been printed in a pamphlet, several of which have been appropriated to my use, of which I have the pleasure to send you one. We indulge a hope of seeing you here soon. I have the pleasure to inform you that Mrs Monroe's health is improving, and that we have a fair prospect of her being soon restord, to a better state than she has enjoyd for some time past. We have kept our grand daughter, as ignorant of her indisposition as we could. Your kindness, & that of your daughter to her, we shall always retain a just sense of. The will, we hope, with Col: Mercer, pay us a visit, with you, or in the course of the summer - with [sincere] regard your friend -
James Monroe
[docket]
James Monroe
Mar 14. 1828
Oak Hill
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