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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC04374 |
| From Archive Folder | Documents Relating to 1824 |
| Title | James Monroe to Charles Everett regarding arrangements to meet |
| Date | 31 October 1824 |
| Author | Monroe, James (1758-1831) |
| Recipient | Everett, Charles |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Written by Monroe at the end of his presidency to Everett, his family physician and neighbor in Virginia. References Everett's previous letter and says he remained behind an extra day in the hope of seeing him. Relates that his duties are forcing him to go back to Washington "immediately & reluctantly." Laments not being able to see Lafayette before his sudden departure to the capital. Lafayette was on his farewell tour through America in 1824-1825. He was previously entertained by Monroe in September 1824, but Monroe expresses disappointment to Everett at not being able to attend an informal dinner in Virginia with him. Monroe later saw Lafayette in the Capital in December 1824, and was able to entertain him and President John Quincy Adams at Oak Hill in August 1825. Says if he stays now he will lose a week of work, which would be injurious to the public and him. Hopes to see Everett soon. Back of the letter is damaged and torn. |
| Subjects | President Politics Government and Civics Revolutionary War General France |
| People | Monroe, James (1758-1831) Everett, Charles (d. 1848) Adams, John Quincy (1767-1848) |
| Place written | Highland, Virginia |
| Theme | The Presidency; Government & Politics; Foreign Affairs |
| Sub-collection | The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1493-1859 |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |
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