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Monroe, James (1758-1831) [Notes for an address]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07893 Author/Creator: Monroe, James (1758-1831) Place Written: Wilmington, [N.C] Type: Autograph manuscript Date: [1817 ca.] Pagination: 2 p. 25.6 x 20.6 cm Order a Copy

Manuscript constituting a fragment of a draft of an untitled address by James Madison. Seemingly missing an initial page or pages; starts midway, discussing issues of national security, peace, and ensuring comfort to the nation's citizens. Beneath the notes is written in another hand: "Written by President Monroe;" yet another hand adds: "Wilmington Answer to the Address."

Monroe, James, 1758-1831

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