Papers : of James Monroe as governor of Virginia, 1799- 1802.

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Papers : of James Monroe as governor of Virginia, 1799- 1802.

John Guerrant congratulates Monroe on his election as governor of Virginia. John M. Dawson writes about the stalemate in the House of Representatives in the election between Jefferson and Burr. Monroe appoints justices of the peace for Brunswick County, Va.; certifies justices of the peace of New Kent County, Va.; and receives praise for his conduct as governor. Monroe writes to James Madison congratulating him on his appointment as Secretary of State, praises Jefferson's inaugural address, gives advice on negotiations with France, and writes about William Callendar, appointments, and diplomatic affairs.

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Madison, James, 1751-1836

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James Madison (1751-1836) was the fourth president of the United States, born in Port Conway, Virginia. He was a member of the Virginia legislature from 1776 to 1780 and from 1784 to 1786, and the Continental Congress from 1780 to 1783. His proposals at and management of the Constitutional Convention in 1787 earned him title "father of the U.S. Constitution." He cooperated with Alexander Hamilton and Jay in writing a series of papers (pub. 1787-88 under title of The Federalist) explaining the ne...

Callendar, William

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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 ...

Dawson, John M

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Virginia. Governor (1799-1802 : Monroe)

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James Monroe (April 28, 1758 – July 4, 1831) served as Governor of Virginia from 1799 to 1802. From the guide to the Land Grant, 1801 February 26, (John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Library, Colonial Williamsburg Foundation) From the guide to the Land Grant, 1801 February 26, (John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Library, Colonial Williamsburg Foundation) ...

Virginia. Justice of the peace (New Kent County)

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Guerrant, John

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Virginia. Justice of the peace (Brunswick County)

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