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Monroe, James, Pres. U.S., 1758-1831

 

Dates

  • Existence: 1758 - 1831

Biography

James Monroe (April 28, 1758 – July 4, 1831) was an American statesman, lawyer, diplomat and Founding Father who served as the fifth president of the United States from 1817 to 1825. A member of the Democratic-Republican Party, Monroe was the last president of the Virginia dynasty; his presidency coincided with the Era of Good Feelings. He is perhaps best known for issuing the Monroe Doctrine, a policy of opposing European colonialism in the Americas. He also served as the governor of Virginia, a member of the United States Senate, the U.S. ambassador to France and Britain, the seventh Secretary of State, and the eighth Secretary of War.

Found in 14 Collections and/or Records:

Daniel Webster letter

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 825154.3
Webster Mss 825154.3
Date(s): 1825-02-04
Abstract

In English.

Francis Brown letter

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 817480
Mss 817480
Date(s): 1817-08-30
Abstract

In English.

Isaac Shelby letter

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 814560
Mss 814560
Date(s): 1814-10-10
Scope and Contents

Letter from Isaac Shelby in Frnakfort, Kentucky to James Monroe with recommendation to interim Secretary of War, that Peter G. Voorhies suceed Col. Samuel Huntington as district paymaster of the Army. Voorhies had served as principal commissary of provisions in expedition into Canada (in recent war), together with Shelby.

James Monroe certificate

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 811661
Mss 811661
Date(s): 1811-12-11
Scope and Contents

James Monroe, Secretary of State certificate swearing that no patents had been issued to J.G. Wood or B. Wood.

James Monroe certificate

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 824551.1
Mss 824551.1
Date(s): 1824-10-01
Abstract

In English.

James Monroe instructions

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 812478.1
Mss 812478.1
Date(s): 1812-08-28
Scope and Contents

Additional instruction to the public and private armed vessels of the United States from President James Monroe in Washington, DC. Signed by Monroe as Secretary of State.

James Monroe letter

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 807672
Mss 807672
Date(s): 1807-12-22
Abstract

In English.

James Monroe letter

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 819476
Mss 819476
Date(s): 1819-08-26
Abstract

In English.

James Monroe pass

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 818470
Mss 818470
Date(s): 1818-08-20
Abstract

In English.

President James Monroe document

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 819106
Mss 819106
Date(s): 1818-01-06
Abstract

In English.

President James Monroe letter

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 818630
Mss 818630
Date(s): 1818-11-30
Abstract

In English.

Timothy Pickering letter

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 796107
Mss 796107
Date(s): 1796-01-07
Scope and Contents

Three page letter from Timothy Pickering of Philadelphia, Penn. to James Monroe, Pres. U.S. about the acceptance of the French colours by the U.S. government; the treaty with Great Britain; Indian situation.

United States President bounty land grant

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 817556
Mss 817556
Date(s): 1817-10-06
Abstract

In English.

United States President Patent

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 812570.1
Mss 812570.1
Date(s): 1812-10-20
Scope and Contents

Patent issued to Thomas Green Fessenden by the President Madison, with specification sheet for improvements in making extracts from barks, etc., in clerical hand. Also signed by James Monroe as Secretary of State and by William Pikney as Attorney General

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