Papers : of James Monroe as minister to England, 1806- 1810.

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Papers : of James Monroe as minister to England, 1806- 1810.

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The collection contains explanations of his accounts as minister to England and to France; correspondence with Lord Howick (Charles Grey) and Lord Charles Spencer concerning meetings, with Thomas Swann about returning home in the spring of 1807, with James Bowdoin reporting on negotiations with England and other diplomatic business, with William Smith regretting he cannot visit as he is preparing to leave for the U.S., with James Madison informing him of relations with Spain and England, and Joseph Jones' death, and with Joseph Jones about selling land, high cost of living in London, debts, and his homesickness. Correspondents discuss European claims in North America, Purviance relays news from the U.S. and Europe, and Thomas Jefferson writes to Thomas Monroe asking for a report for Congress on the buildings under his care. Also, includes Monroe's credentials as minister to Spain from Thomas Jefferson.

18 items.

James Monroe Museum & Memorial Library

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James Monroe Museum & Memorial Library

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