James Monroe letter to William Benton [manuscript], 1819 November 13, undated.

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James Monroe letter to William Benton [manuscript], 1819 November 13, undated.

Monroe writes regarding equipment being made at Baltimore, Md., and proposing a visit to that city.

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University of Virginia. Library

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Benton, William, fl. 1818-1819,

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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 ...