Autograph Letter Signed ("Jas. Monroe"), 1 p, 4to, Philadelphia, July 5, 1797, to an unidentified recipient [Mr. M.?], tiny repaired hole affecting one letter, tipped at all edges to album leaf, else fine. Extremely intriguing letter, written just five days after Monroe returned from a European tour after his dismissal as U.S. Minister to France in 1796. The "details" which Monroe begs the recipient to seek from Mr. Jefferson may have to do with the revelation of Alexander Hamilton's adulterous affair with Maria Reynolds, which nearly ended Hamilton's career. In full: "Dear Sir, We arrived the last of June in tolerable health ... rest a few days before I proceed to the south. Upon the whole however I hope to see you the last of this month. Mr Jefferson will explain to you every detail wh. merits attention, & therefore tis useless for me to enter upon any. Be assured I shall be with you as soon as possible since for a thousand reasons I wish it. Mrs. M & our child desire to be presented to you and Mrs. M. believe me dear Sir sincerely your friend & servant." Provenance: The Presidential Autograph Collection of Alfred L. Baker. See illustration.
Autograph Letter Signed ("Jas. Monroe"), 1 p, 4to, Philadelphia, July 5, 1797, to an unidentified recipient [Mr. M.?], tiny repaired hole affecting one letter, tipped at all edges to album leaf, else fine. Extremely intriguing letter, written just five days after Monroe returned from a European tour after his dismissal as U.S. Minister to France in 1796. The "details" which Monroe begs the recipient to seek from Mr. Jefferson may have to do with the revelation of Alexander Hamilton's adulterous affair with Maria Reynolds, which nearly ended Hamilton's career. In full: "Dear Sir, We arrived the last of June in tolerable health ... rest a few days before I proceed to the south. Upon the whole however I hope to see you the last of this month. Mr Jefferson will explain to you every detail wh. merits attention, & therefore tis useless for me to enter upon any. Be assured I shall be with you as soon as possible since for a thousand reasons I wish it. Mrs. M & our child desire to be presented to you and Mrs. M. believe me dear Sir sincerely your friend & servant." Provenance: The Presidential Autograph Collection of Alfred L. Baker. See illustration.
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