ALS, 1783 December 16 : Annapolis, to Richard Henry Lee [with Lee's response dated 1784 January 5].

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ALS, 1783 December 16 : Annapolis, to Richard Henry Lee [with Lee's response dated 1784 January 5].

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Monroe writes while a member of the Continental Congress, asking Lee his opinion on such subjects as the establishment of peace, the regulations of commerce, and whether or not we should have a standing army. Lee replies on the same sheet, expressing his grave concern about the consequences of having a standing army. He feels that the western frontiersmen can protect themselves, which "will always secure us a hardy set of men ... used to arms ... whereas if they are protected by regulars, security will necessarily produce inattention to arms, and the whole of our people becoming disused to war, render the curse of a standing army necessary."

1 1/2 p. & 2 1/2 p. response, on one piece of paper ; 22.5 x 19 cm.

Copley Press, J S Copley Library

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