Documents pertaining to James Monroe
The James Monroe Papers in Virginia Repositories, a significant microfilm edition, offers a valuable insight into the life and career of James Monroe, the fifth President of the United States (1758-1831). Contrary to some misconceptions, this microfilm edition is not included in the collection of letters, state papers, land documents, and accounts from 1650-1842 that are housed at the University of Mary Washington.
Instead, this edition, which consists of 13 reels, is housed at the University of Virginia Library. The collection includes documents from Monroe's early life, his time as a delegate in the Continental Congress, his studies under Thomas Jefferson, and his rise to national prominence as a diplomat in France, where he helped negotiate the Louisiana Purchase in 1803.
An 86-page guide accompanies the microfilm edition, providing context and insight into the documents it contains. It is important to note that this microfilm edition is not related to the Metropolitan Museum of New York or the collection of Gilbert Stuart's portrait of James Monroe, c. 1822.
James Monroe's political career was marked by his opposition to the ratification of the United States Constitution as an anti-federalist delegate, claiming it gave too much power to the central government. During the War of 1812, he held critical roles as Secretary of State and the Secretary of War under President James Madison.
The original documents of James Monroe are housed at the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C., but for those unable to access these, the James Monroe Papers in Virginia Repositories microfilm edition offers a valuable alternative. However, it is essential to note that this microfilm edition is not available for viewing at http://academics.umw.edu/jamesmonroepapers/.
For more information about the microfilm edition, including its contents and how to access it, visit http://www.worldcat.org/title/james-monroe-papers-in-virginia-repositories-hauptw/oclc/845052522. This resource provides a comprehensive guide to this important historical collection.
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