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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC01576 |
| From Archive Folder | Documents Relating to 1821 |
| Title | James Monroe to Thomas Jefferson on the University of Virginia and events in Europe |
| Date | 19 April 1821 |
| Author | Monroe, James (1758-1831) |
| Recipient | Jefferson, Thomas |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Mentions funding appropriations for the University of Virginia, and states that he enclosed a report on the subject. Pledges continued support for the University. A discussion of foreign relations with Europe follows. Comments on an Austrian attack on Naples and its possible consequences, and tariff disagreements between the United States and France. Describes the people of Europe as "ripe for revolt." |
| Subjects | President Education Finance Global History and Civics Military History Taxes or Taxation France Rebellion Economics |
| People | Jefferson, Thomas (1743-1826) Monroe, James (1758-1831) |
| Place written | Washington, D.C. |
| Theme | Education; Foreign Affairs; The Presidency; Banking & Economics |
| Sub-collection | The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1493-1859 |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |