James Monroe, Washington, D.C, to "Dear Sir" (George Hay) - PHOTOCOPY, 1819

Containers:
Box 1, Folder 52
Scope and content:

*Photocopy has been removed. Refer to A Comprehensive Catalogue of the Correspondence and Papers of James Monroe for the location of original letter.

Discussion of the "Missouri question" and its postponement until January, his opposition to it, as well as member from Connecticut; also gives brief background on it, commenting that it is a "remnant of the policy, which sought in 1786, to shut up the mouth of the Mississippi River"; also comments on policies concerning the admission of new states, citing clauses in the Constitution, and alluding to the difficulties of equality concerning slavery; the committee studying the Spanish Treaty has not reported yet; Mrs. Monroe and Eliza are ill.

Custodial history:

Letter is missing. The folder contains an undated request slip for this letter to be used for HIST 290 class. Sherfon. "SAR for HIST 290". Box 1, Folder 11a. SAR is Susan Riggs and the form was created June 19, 2013, so this is likely quite a few years old. -K.King 8/9/2023.

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