LETTER FROM MR. MONROE TO THE SECRETARY OF STATE DATED RICHMOND, FEBRUARY 28, 1808.

Monroe, James.

Published by A. & G. Way, Washington City

About this Item

1808, removed, 47pp, staining and/or uniform foxing throughout, a small hole at the top of the title page, not affecting any of the printing, else G. In plastic report covers. The year this letter was written, Madison was Secretary of State and Monroe was in London negotiating an end to the seizure of American sailors and goods on the high seas by the British, which is the subject of this letter. This same year, Madison and Monroe would run for president of the United States, Monroe making a very poor showing and Madison beginning his eight years as the fourth president. Monroe succeeded Madison as Secretary of State and would later succeed him as president. See Sabin 50013.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: LETTER FROM MR. MONROE TO THE SECRETARY OF STATE DATED RICHMOND, FEBRUARY 28, 1808.
• Publisher: A. & G. Way, Washington City
• Language: English
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: Fair