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

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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

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 825154.3

Webster Mss 825154.3

Date(s): 1825-02-04

Abstract

In English.

Francis Brown letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 817480

Mss 817480

Date(s): 1817-08-30

Abstract

In English.

Isaac Shelby letter

Item 1

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

Item 1

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

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 824551.1

Mss 824551.1

Date(s): 1824-10-01

Abstract

In English.

James Monroe instructions

Item 1

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

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 807672

Mss 807672

Date(s): 1807-12-22

Abstract

In English.

James Monroe letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 819476

Mss 819476

Date(s): 1819-08-26

Abstract

In English.

James Monroe pass

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 818470

Mss 818470

Date(s): 1818-08-20

Abstract

In English.

President James Monroe document

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 819106

Mss 819106

Date(s): 1818-01-06

Abstract

In English.

President James Monroe letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 818630

Mss 818630

Date(s): 1818-11-30

Abstract

In English.

Timothy Pickering letter

Item 1

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

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 817556

Mss 817556

Date(s): 1817-10-06

Abstract

In English.

United States President Patent

Item 1

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