LS, 1823 December 23 : to President Monroe.

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LS, 1823 December 23 : to President Monroe.

"A most distressing picture has been presented to me of the condition of Mr. Cathcart & his numerous family ..." As Cathcart had served as Madison's consul to Portugal and Spain, Madison requests some employment be found to reward Cathcart's service.

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SNAC Resource ID: 6856251

Copley Press, J S Copley Library

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