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Monroe, James (1758-1831) to Thomas Rutter

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00043.03 Author/Creator: Monroe, James (1758-1831) Place Written: Washington, D.C. Type: Letter signed Date: 27 December 1811 Pagination: 1 p.+addr. 34 x 20 cm Order a Copy

Secretary of State Monroe transmits to "The Marshal of the District of Maryland" a printed copy of the record of the third Congress of the United States. Monroe states that he knows Rutter will find it gratifying since Rutter "participated in the Labors of this work." Rutter was marshal in Maryland from 1804 to 1817.

Department of State,
Decr. 27th 1811.
Sir,
I transmit to you herewith a printed copy of the Third congress of the Inhabitants of the United States and of their Territories. I have considered that it would be gratifying to you, who have participated in the labors of this work, to have an opportunity of viewing it in its complete and final form; and it cannot fail to be useful as a Document in the office which you hold.
I have the Honor ot be,
Very [inserted: Sir] Respectfully
Your Ob. Ser.
Jams. Monroe
The Marshal
of the District of Maryland.

Monroe, James, 1758-1831

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