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James Monroe papers, (microform)

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Papers, 1772-1836, of James Monroe (1758-1831), consisting of his correspondence and writings. Correspondence is largely political, focusing on constitutional issues; Monroe's tenure as minister plenipotentiary to France; Virginia politics; treaty negotiations with Great Britain, France, and Spain; slave trade and spread of slavery; internal improvements; the 2nd Bank of the United States; and foreign policy and war issues while serving as Secretary of State and Secretary of War. Writings contain manuscripts of Monroe's autobiography, manuscripts of THE PEOPLE, THE SOVEREIGN; SOME OBSERVATIONS ON THE CONSTITUTION; and A VIEW OF THE CONDUCT OF THE EXECUTIVE; notes; drafts of speeches; articles on foreign and domestic policy; drafts of treaties with Great Britain and Spain; rough draft of a proposed Bill of Rights; and copies the cipher used in their correspondence by Monroe and Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826). Also included is material on the removal of Monroe's body from New York, New York, and its reinterment in Richmond, Virginia, in 1858; and correspondence concerning the New York Public Library's purchase of the collection during the 1890s
Language
eng
Work
Extent
6
Note
Guide located at Microfilm Desk: E302.M74 J36 1996
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James Monroe papers, 1772-1836
Title
James Monroe papers
Inclusive dates
1772-1836
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Language
eng
Summary
Papers, 1772-1836, of James Monroe (1758-1831), consisting of his correspondence and writings. Correspondence is largely political, focusing on constitutional issues; Monroe's tenure as minister plenipotentiary to France; Virginia politics; treaty negotiations with Great Britain, France, and Spain; slave trade and spread of slavery; internal improvements; the 2nd Bank of the United States; and foreign policy and war issues while serving as Secretary of State and Secretary of War. Writings contain manuscripts of Monroe's autobiography, manuscripts of THE PEOPLE, THE SOVEREIGN; SOME OBSERVATIONS ON THE CONSTITUTION; and A VIEW OF THE CONDUCT OF THE EXECUTIVE; notes; drafts of speeches; articles on foreign and domestic policy; drafts of treaties with Great Britain and Spain; rough draft of a proposed Bill of Rights; and copies the cipher used in their correspondence by Monroe and Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826). Also included is material on the removal of Monroe's body from New York, New York, and its reinterment in Richmond, Virginia, in 1858; and correspondence concerning the New York Public Library's purchase of the collection during the 1890s
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Biography type
contains biographical information
Cataloging source
DLC
Index
no index present
Literary form
non fiction
Location of originals duplicates
Originals located at the New York Public Library, New York, New York.
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James Monroe papers, (microform)
Note
Guide located at Microfilm Desk: E302.M74 J36 1996
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Dimensions
8mm.
Extent
6
Form of item
microfilm
Immediate source of acquisition
Scholarly Resources Inc.
Organization method
Organized in 2 series: I. Correspondence (1772-1836). II. Writings (1785-1831).
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Microfilm.
Specific material designation
microfilm reel
Terms governing use
RESTRICTED. NOT TO BE REPRODUCED, QUOTED, PUBLISHED IN WHOLE OR IN PART WITHOUT PERMISSION OF THE NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY.
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reels.
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