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Preferred Citation:
Jay Johns Collection of James Monroe Papers, Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary.
Acquisition Information:
Gifts received as Acc. 1969.03, 1971.03, and 1976.23.
Biographical Information:
James Monroe (April 28, 1758 - July 4, 1831) was the fifth President of the United States (1817-1825). He played a leading role in the War of 1812 as secretary of war and secretary of state under James Madison. Monroe attended the College of William and Mary from 1774 through 1776. Further information about this individual or organization may be available in the Special Collections Research Center Wiki- scdb.swem.wm.edu.
Scope and Contents
Correspondence and other material, 1780-1834, by, to, and concerning James Monroe. See inventory link (below) for folder list.
Related Material
Related collections are; the James Monroe Papers (Mss. 39.1 M75), Monroe Papers, Ashlawn (Mss. Acc. 2003.09), the James Monroe (1799-1870) Family Papers (Mss. 83 M75), and the Monroe Family Papers (Mss. 82 M75), all at Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
- Correspondence
- Legal documents
- Maps--United States
- Pamphlets
General
Other Information:
A PDF document of this inventory is available online. Clan Munro has provided funding for the conservation of many of these documents.
Additional information may be found at http://scrc.swem.wm.edu/findingaids/69_M75_Jay_Johns_Monroe_Collection.pdf
Significant Persons Associated With the Collection
- Johns, Jay Winston Jr.
- Monroe, James, 1758-1831
Container List
Signed by James Monroe.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 2 id301638
James Monroe, Aylett's Ware House to Major General Lee, Brooklyn City[1780?] June 15Scope and Contents
Wishes to secure an officership. Proposes staying with his uncle, Joseph Jones, this year. 1 page. Autograph Letter Signed.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 2 id301640
James Monroe, Richmond, to Larkin Stanard1788 April 4Scope and Contents
Request to have slaves sold to raise money for his brother. 2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Typewritten Copy.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 2 id301642
James Monroe to Larkin Stanard1789 March 20Scope and Contents
Wants to arrange a meeting to discuss items needed for farm in Albemarle. 1 page, Autograph Letter Signed.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 2 id301644
James Monroe, Philadelphia, to Mr. Nicholas Lewis1791 February 7Scope and Contents
Family news and news from Congress concerning the excise tax and establishing a National Bank. 2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Typewritten Copy included.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 2 id301646
James Monroe to Tench Coxe1792 April 13Scope and Contents
He reports on the discussion "of extensive effect on the war and treasury departments" in the Senate and how it particularly affects Mr. Coxe. 2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Typewritten Copy included.
Signed by James Monroe.
Signed by Patrick Henry. Document Signed. (Was previously Folder 4.)
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 5 id301654
P. DeRieux, Charlottesville, to James Monroe, Philadelphia1794 June 17Scope and Contents
Request for Monroe to deliver a letter to P. DeRieux's aunt in Paris. Would also like to rent Monroe's house while he is away in Paris. In French - translation included. Typewritten Copy included.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 5 id301656
James Monroe, Paris, France, to Joseph Jones1794 September 4
- Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 2 id301658
Benjamin Lovett and Israel Thorndike granting power of attorney to James Monroe1794 December 3Scope and Contents
2 pages. Document Signed. Typewritten Copy included.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 5 id301660
James Monroe, Paris, to [?]1795 March 1Scope and Contents
Discussion of a letter from Mr. Jay in which he refuses to "communicate...the purport of his treaty with the English government altho' he had previously promised it." Monroe explains his part in the situation. 8 pages. Letter Signed. Typewritten copy.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 5 id301662
James Monroe, Paris, to Fulwar Skipwith?1795 May 1Scope and Contents
Revessels taken at sea. 2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 5 id301664
James Monroe, Paris, to Mr. Skipwith1797 February 26Scope and Contents
Asking for accounts and a run of the Moniteur and two volumes of the Encyclopedia. Mentions his departure from Paris. 1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Typewritten Copy included.
- Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 3 id301666
James Monroe, Albemarle, to John Mason, Georgetown1799 January 17Scope and Contents
Explanation of his inability to pay on a debt to Mr. Skipwith.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 5 id301668
James Monroe, Albemarle County, Virginia, to James Madison1799 November 22
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 5 id301670
James Monroe, Richmond, Virginia, to Thomas Jefferson1800 November 3
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 7 id301676
James Monroe, Albemarle, to [?]1802 November 22Scope and Contents
Explains why he is unable to help out his friend who is in financial trouble. . Typewritten Copy included.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 7 id301678
Thomas Jefferson, Washington, D.C., to Col. James Monroe1803 January 13
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 7 id301680
George W. Erving to James Monroe1804 November 15Scope and Contents
Diplomatic affairs concerning Mr. Bankhead and Mr. Purviance. . Typewritten Copy included.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 7 id301682
George W. Erving to James Monroe, Madrid1805 January 22Scope and Contents
Dispatches enclosed, originals sent earlier. Advises Mr. D'Anonaga will leave London in a few days. . Typewritten Copy included.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 7 id301684
James Monroe, London, to John Taylor1806 July 11Scope and Contents
Tells about his friend's son. Discusses communications with friends outside the administration and mentions Mr. Fox is ill. d. Typewritten Copy included.
1 page. Document Signed.
On verso receipt from William Faley to James Monroe, 1826 July 15. Document Signed.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 10 id301692
James Monroe, Richmond, to Charles Fenton Mercer, Leesburg, Loudoun County1809 April 15Scope and Contents
Re: business and legal affairs.
- Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 5 id301694
James Monroe, Richmond, to [?]1809 May 4Scope and Contents
Tells of plans to move to Albemarle near Milton. Discusses relations of this country with England and France.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 10 id301696
James Monroe, Richmond, to Littleton Waller Tazewell, Norfolk1811 February 7Scope and Contents
Attitude towards the factional strife dividing the Republican Party.
- Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 6 id301698
Charles Everett, Washington, to James Monroecirca 1812Scope and Contents
Appeal for funds for the state of Virginia for expenses for the defense of Virginia and support for troops stationed there.
1 page. Document Signed.
Signed by James Monroe.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 13 id301706
Christopher Hughes, Jr., Baltimore, to James Monroe1814 February 5Scope and Contents
Acknowledges receipt of letter from Monroe, mentions conversation with Clay re negotiations. He awaits orders from Monroe. 1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Typewritten Copy included.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 13 id301708
Jonathan Russell, New York, to James Monroe1814 February 21
- Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 7 id301710
James Monroe, Washington, to Charles Everett1814 June 17Scope and Contents
Concerns Virginia claims for funds from the government. Describes what effects would have been if "Joseph" had published his book. ed. Typewritten Copy included. Oversize item.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 13 id301712
James Monroe, Washington, to William H. Crawford?1814 July 10Scope and Contents
News from Washington. Mentions controversy between Mr. Warden - Mr. Lee; Mr. Gallatin added to the mission with Mr. Clay and Mr. Russell. Signed. Typewritten Copy included.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 13 id301714
George Graham, Department of War to T. Worthington, Gov. of Ohio, Chillicothe1815 April 3Scope and Contents
Acknowledgement of receipt of Worthington's letter to Mr. Dallas, acting Secretary of War, with a copy of letter sent to Col. Monroe; letter will be presented to Dallas for his views on his return; assurance that there will be no difficulty in relieving Worthington of his endorsement of Capt. Gist. 1 page. Letter Signed.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 13 id301718
James Monroe, Sweet Springs, Virginia, to Mr. George W. Campbell1815 September 6Scope and Contents
Inquires about the health of the Campbells; sends family news; remarks on events in France, the reappearance and overthrow of Bonaparte; mentions reports of a treaty of commerce with England. 2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.
Washington, 1816. One manuscript leaf enclosed in pamphlet.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 16 id301726
James Monroe, Washington, to Charles Everett1816 March 10Scope and Contents
Discusses mismanagement of his private affairs and plantation during his absence; duties in Washington keep his mind absorbed; mentions a minister sailing for France (Mr. G[?]), one for Russia, Mr. Pinkney nominated for special mission to Naples was turned down by Senate, one for Spain, Mr. Erving. 2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Typewritten Copy included.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 16 id301728
John Graham, Dept. of State, to James Monroe1816 September 27Scope and Contents
Discusses business matters; letter to French minister shown to Mr. Rush who has done what Monroe promised minister. Mr. de Newville's letter left with Rush, copies will be sent to Mr. Lee; will write tomorrow to Mr. Jones, Consul at Tripoli; received letter from Mr. Shaler, all quiet in Algiers, speaks of Treaty renewal. Glad Monroe's health improved. 2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Typewritten Copy included.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 16 id301730
William Eustis, Brussels, to James Monroe, Secretary of State1817 January 31Scope and Contents
Advised by Consul at Antwerp that American vessels in their ports pay same duties as their own vessels. Mr. deNagett informed Eustis order was given in anticipation of like arrangement being made by U.S. Enclosed order of Mr. Wickers. Is advised if U.S. does not act soon foreign duties will be required on American vessels. Eustis' opinion is to issue order. 2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Typewritten Copy included.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 16 id301732
David Daggett, Washington, to [?]1817 March 6Scope and Contents
Mention of Monroe's inaugural address.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 18 id301738
James Monroe, Washington, to George W. Campbell1818 April 11Scope and Contents
Offer of appointment as Minister to Russia replacing Mr. Pinkney who has been recalled. Requests an early reply.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 18 id301740
James Monroe, Highland, to [possibly William Benton]1818 September 14Scope and Contents
Asks assistance for Mr. Chisholm to join Mr. Skinner and Mr. Moussiau on trip to court in Staunton. Discusses crops. Typewritten Copy included.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 18 id301742
James Monroe, Washington, to William Benton1818 May 6Scope and Contents
Discusses what he is sending in a wagon and what he is doing to improve his estate. This document was conserved with support from Clan Munro Association U.S.A., Inc.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 18 id301744
James Monroe, Highland to [?]1818 October 6Scope and Contents
Plans for his trip to Washington.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 18 id301746
Untitled1819 December 20Scope and Contents
Gift of the APVA Headquarters
Signed by James Monroe and John Quincy Adams.
Signed by James Monroe. 1 page. Document Signed.
[Washington, 1820]. Pamphlet.
Signed by James Monroe, President, and John Quincy Adams, Secretary of State. (Was previously Folder 23.)
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 24 id301820
James Monroe, Highland, to Samuel Lane1820 July 25Scope and Contents
Concerns site for a city hall, has written to Mr. Wirt about it. Typewritten Copy Included. This document was conserved with support from Clan Munro Association U.S.A., Inc.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 24 id301822
James Monroe, Highland, to Major Sylvanus Thayer, Supt. of the Military Academy at West Point1820 September 2Scope and Contents
Introduction of William Taliaferro. Typewritten Copy included.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 24 id301824
James Monroe, Highland, to [possibly John C. Calhoun or Daniel Parker]1820 September 4Scope and Contents
Approval of instructions to General Jackson. Sends papers relating to Lt. Col. Gab. Plans to leave for Loudoun and will attend to communications on arrival.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 24 id301826
James Monroe, Washington, D.C., to William Benton, Oakhill, Loudoun County, Virginia1821 January 22Scope and Contents
Supplies arrived in good order; however, recommends that the mules be shod, as they suffered during the trip; discussion of structural changes connected with the building of his new home. This document was conserved with support from Clan Munro Association U.S.A., Inc.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 24 id301828
J.B. Cooper, Norfolk, to John Page, Hampton1822 March 13Scope and Contents
Discusses a lottery, expect the arrival of minister from Mexico with 13 or 14 million dollars to be spent on a navy for Mexico. Hopes "Jimmy Monroe... will not be governed by his fears on this occasion but readily receive his excellency." 2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Typewritten Copy included.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 24 id301830
James Monroe promises to pay $9010.40 to John Taliaferro1822 April 2
Washington, 1823. Pamphlet.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 26 id301836
C.F. Mercer (Brig. Gen., War of 1812), Georgetown, to James Monroe, Oak Hill1823 July 15Scope and Contents
Concerns Mr. Mercer's attendance when Mr. Lemare takes a deposition from Monroe in Loudoun on July 23.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 26 id301838
James Monroe to James Madison1823 September 7
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 26 id301840
James Monroe, Washington to Charles Everett1823 November 13Scope and Contents
Asking his friend to return and remain with him while he is in office; mentions Mrs. Monroe's illness. Typewritten Copy included. This document was conserved with support from Clan Munro Association U.S.A., Inc.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 26 id301842
James Monroe, Washington, to Charles Everett, Albemarle County, Virginia1824 January 8Scope and Contents
Clarification of untrue item in a newspaper about his family. This document was conserved with support from Clan Munro Association U.S.A., Inc.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 26 id301844
Marquis de Lafayette, Paris, to James Monroe (photostat)1824 May 10Scope and Contents
Accepting invitation to be "Nation Guest" in 1824. 1 page. Photostat.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 26 id301846
Promise to pay $2083 to Thomas Swann1825 January 4Scope and Contents
Signed by James Monroe.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 26 id301848
Promise to pay $526.29 to Humphrey Peale1825 January 19Scope and Contents
Signed by James Monroe.
1 page. Photostat of Newspaper Clipping.
Full title: "Message from the President of the United States, Transmitting, In Pursuance of a resolution of the House of Representatives, of the 27th ultimo, Statements Showing the Amount of Moneys paid to the late President of the United States, As Compensation for His Services in Various Other Offices: Also, of his Claims upon the Goverment, Which Have Not Been Allowed" Washington, 1826. Pamphlet.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 29 id301856
James Monroe, Highland, to [?]1826 January 5Scope and Contents
Relates to Monroe's request to Congress for reimbursement of expenses incurred in the public service. Typewritten Copy included.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 29 id301858
James Monroe, Oakhill, to [?]1826 February 20Scope and Contents
Relates his request to Congress for reimbursement of expenses incurred in public services, specifically his character and the fact that he did not use his position to derive any personal profit. This document was conserved with support from Clan Munro Association U.S.A., Inc.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 29 id301860
James Monroe, Oakhill, Loudoun County, Virginia, to Col. N. Beveridge, Middleburg, Virginia1826 JulyScope and Contents
Fragment.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 29 id301862
Note discharging a bond to B.L. Lear1826 July 12Scope and Contents
Signed by James Monroe. Note dated July 12, 1826 and July 15, 1826
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 29 id301864
Order of payment to Richard Smith to pay to Charles J. Ingersoll on account of James Monroe1826 July 13Scope and Contents
Signed by Monroe.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 29 id301866
Order of payment of Richard Smith to pay to Jonah Ringgold for James Monroe1826 September 2Scope and Contents
Signed by Monroe.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 29 id301868
Excerpt from The Memoir of James Monroe1826 November
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 29 id301870
James Monroe, Oak Hill, to [possibly Sylvanus Thayer]1826 November 27Scope and Contents
Regarding the government of the University of [Virginia]. On his way to meeting of the visitors. Typewritten Copy included.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 30 id301874
James Monroe, Oak Hill, to Mr. Campbell1828 April 11Scope and Contents
Discusses their friendship after a long period of silence. Send a copy of his memoirs. Mrs. Monroe is ill.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 30 id301876
James Monroe, Oak Hill, to [?]1828 May 23Scope and Contents
Sends a copy of his memoirs; mentions wife's plans to go to New York. 1 page. Autograph Letter Signed.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 30 id301878
James Monroe, Oak Hill, to [possibly James Wallace]1828 December 31Scope and Contents
Refers to the symptoms and treatment of a sick servant. er Signed. Typewritten Copy included.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 30 id301880
James Monroe, Oak Hill, to James Madison1829 September 21Scope and Contents
Discusses their illnesses and a planned trip by Monroe to Richmond.raph Letter Signed. Typewritten Copy included. This document was conserved with support from Clan Munro Association U.S.A., Inc.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 30 id301882
James Monroe, Oak Hill, to Dr. Charles Everett, Albemarle County, Virginia1830 May 18Scope and Contents
Describes the state of his health and that of his family; mentions a report in favor of his "claims". Invites friend for a visit. Typewritten Copy included. This document was conserved with support from Clan Munro Association U.S.A., Inc.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 30 id301884
James Monroe, New York, to Mr. Charles Carroll of Carrollta1830 December 5Scope and Contents
Describes his health, encloses an oration by Mr. Gouverneur delivered on celebration of an important revolution in France. gned. Typewritten Copy included.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 30 id301886
James Monroe, New York, to James Brown (probably James Brown, 1791-1877, who remarried in 1831. See D.A.B.), New York1830 December 9Scope and Contents
Refers to the deaths of their wives. . Typewritten Copy included.
Full title: Memorial of the Citizens of Albemarle County, in Virginia, Praying Congress to reconsider the claims of Mr. Monroe, late President of the United States, upon the Government, and to remunerate him for his losses and sacrifices incurred in the service of the country
Referred to a Select Committee January 28, 1829, Washington. Pamphlet.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 32 id301892
Report: [from the Select Committee of the House of Representatives] The Committee to whom was referred the memorial of the citizens of Albemarle County...1830 March 6Scope and Contents
Washington, March 6, 1830. Pamphlet.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 32 id301894
Second copy of the final three pages of the preceding Report1829 February 25
Gardiner, Maine, Friday, February 4, 1831. Newspaper. Reference to James Monroe.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 34 id301900
James Monroe, New York, to [?]1831 March 24Scope and Contents
Decided to stay in New York because of health and will sell property in Loudo[un. Gave young Brown a letter of introduction to Gov. LaFayette. Offers his services. Typewritten Copy included.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 34 id301902
James Monroe, New York, New York, to Dr. Charles Everett1831 March 28
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 34 id301904
J.Q. Adams, Quincy, to Richard Rush, York, Pennsylvania1831 September 17Scope and Contents
Discusses the Monroe Doctrine and Free masonry.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 34 id301906
Thomas Munroe, Washington, to John Randolph Clay, St. Petersburg1834 November 24Scope and Contents
Discusses the death of his son and arrangements to be made in settling his affairs. Typewritten Copy included.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 34 id301908
Note in Monroe's hand "who shall vote"undated
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 34 id301910
Note in Monroe's hand on government finances (James Monroe to Silas Burrows?)undatedScope and Contents
Fragment of 1 page. Autograph Document.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 34 id301912
James Monroe to Caesar RodneyundatedScope and Contents
Invitation. This document was conserved with support from Clan Munro Association U.S.A., Inc.