Financial records : of James Monroe, 1809-1831, n.d.

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Financial records : of James Monroe, 1809-1831, n.d.

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The collection contains letters from Monroe concerning financial matters, including paying his debts, getting his personal and financial affairs in order after long absence in Europe, enclosing a check to Humphrey Peake, thanking correspondent for a loan but he still has to sell his land to pay off debts, asking for a $600-800 loan, and telling Thomas Jefferson that public service put him in debt. Correspondents include John Watson, Richard Smith, Charles Fenton Mercer, Ninian Edwards, John Kirkland, Richard Peters, John Purviance, Peter Du Ponceau, Silas Burrows, and Thomas Swann. Also, includes an account of legal fees owed to C. Burns for settling the estate of Joseph Jones, an offer of assistance and loans, promissory notes to John Taliaferro and others, checks, and an account book with the Bank of Columbia, 1811-1812. Also, includes an 1826 U.S. Congress act for the relief of James Monroe awarding compensation of $29,513, and correspondence between Monroe and Charles Fenton Mercer expressing his dissatisfaction with the compensation. Mercer advises him on the claim. Monroe defends his claims. Other correspondents, including John Clarke, sympathize with his claim. Also, includes the 1831 U.S. Congress act to provide for the final settlement of claims in which Monroe is awarded $30,000, and U.S. Treasury Dept. settlement papers.

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James Monroe Museum & Memorial Library

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James Monroe Museum & Memorial Library

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