ALS, 1815 December 16 : Washington, to unknown.

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ALS, 1815 December 16 : Washington, to unknown.

Thoroughly discusses the political climate in the country and the support he has in various states for the presidency. "My public life ought to speak for itself, and for the last five or 6 years, if the war thru which the nation has passed, and the burdens I have bourne, are not sufficient proofs, in connection with all that preceded, of my claim to public confidence, nothing will be."

2 1/8 p. ; 25 x 20 cm.

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SNAC Resource ID: 6859798

Copley Press, J S Copley Library

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Monroe, James, 1758-1831

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James Monroe, fifth president of the United States of America (b. April 28, 1758, Monroe Hall, Virginia-d. July 4, 1831, New York, New York) fought with distinction in the Continental Army, and he practiced law in Fredericksburg, Virginia. As a young politician, he joined the anti-Federalists in the Virginia Convention which ratified the Constitution, and in 1790, an advocate of Jeffersonian policies, he was elected United States Senator. As Minister to France in 1794-1796, Monroe showed strong ...