Papers : of James Monroe relating to Oak Hill Plantation, 1794-1828 (bulk 1814-1828).

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Papers : of James Monroe relating to Oak Hill Plantation, 1794-1828 (bulk 1814-1828).

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The collection contains correspondence concerning Oak Hill Plantation from Monroe inquiring about a possible farm manager, giving directions for improvements, opposing construction of a road across his property, about a lawsuit against his overseer William Benton for misconduct and mismanagement and the settlement of accounts between them, giving directions for the management of the farm in his absence, moving into the new house in 1823, and requesting information on the work of Mr. Maupin, his 1821 farm manager. Recipients include Byrd Willis, William Benton, and Charles Everett. Correspondence to Monroe from Thomas Slaughter concerns his duties as farm manager including problems with German indentured servants, desire to resign, diet of laborers, and inventory of horses; and correspondence from James Madison concerns the joint purchase of Loudoun County land by Jones and Monroe. Also, includes an inventory of slaves, livestock, and other property at Oak Hill; transfer of a deed for land in Loudoun County from John and Ann Duval to Monroe; agreement between Monroe and Robert Swart to terminate Swart's service as farm manager; inventories of sheep; financial accounts with Job Medley; receipt for a grinding mill; accounts and receipts for wool, goods, supplies, and services; and accounts with James Hoban for building supplies for the house at Oak Hill.

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James Monroe Museum & Memorial 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 ...

Willis, Byrd.

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Swart, R. J.

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Everett, Charles, -1848

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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...

Jones, Joseph, 1727-1805

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Militia officer and customs collector, of Petersburg, Va. From the description of Papers, 1681-1895; (bulk 1794-1842). (Duke University Library). WorldCat record id: 19933044 U.S. Continental Congress delegate from and public official of Virginia, jurist, and army officer. From the description of Papers of Joseph Jones, 1780-1784. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 79423714 ...

Hay, George,

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Medley, Job.

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Benton, William H.

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Slaughter, Thomas,

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Hoban, James, ca. 1762-1831

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