Monroe, James (1758-1831) to Thomas Rutter
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00043.05 Author/Creator: Monroe, James (1758-1831) Place Written: Washington, D. C. Type: Letter signed Date: 12 March 1813 Pagination: 2 p. 25 x 20 cm Order a Copy
Secretary of State Monroe elaborates on what course of action is to be taken involving "peculiar and extraordinary cases of hardship, and where the character and deportment of the parties entitle them to peculiar consideration..." Rutter was marshal of Maryland from 1804 to 1817.
The regulations concerning Aliens established on conformity with the notice from the Department of the 23 ult. and your Instructions of the same date, are to be enforced, and the persons designated for removal are immediately to repair to the places assigned them for residence. In peculiar and extraordinary cases of hardship, and where the character and deportment of the parties entitle them to peculiar consideration, you will refer the question of Indulgence to this Department. Setting forth all the circumstances of which the claim is founded. But in instance is the removal of the individual to be delayed from an answer to Washington. You will make an accurate Report of the places of residence which you may assign to each alien, with a description of his person.
I have the honor to be.
Sir,
your mo. ob. ser.
Jas. Monroe
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