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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC00529.01 |
| From Archive Folder | Documents Relating to 1786 |
| Title | James Monroe to Elbridge Gerry discussing Virginia Governor Patrick Henry's recent request to Congress for assistance against the Indians and the problems it poses for the federal government |
| Date | 14 July 1786 |
| Author | Monroe, James (1758-1831) |
| Recipient | Gerry, Elbridge |
| Document Type | Correspondence; Land transaction document |
| Content Description | Comments on an impending lawsuit. Discusses Virginia Governor Patrick Henry's recent request to Congress for assistance against the Indians and the problems it poses for the federal government : "as the ultimate decision of Congress upon the propositions presented to them in a report...hath been contrary to the sense of the State and may perhaps be the subject of investigation as to its propriety upon the principles of the federal compact." Describes the present states of the government as deranged. Also discusses the accusation that he might have a personal interest in the lands and how he reacted to the suggestion. Docketed by Gerry. |
| Subjects | American Indian History President Law Congress Military History Articles of Confederation US Constitution Government and Civics Land Transaction |
| People | Monroe, James (1758-1831) Gerry, Elbridge (1744-1814) Henry, Patrick (1736-1799) |
| Place written | New York, New York |
| Theme | Native Americans; The Presidency; Law; Government & Politics |
| Sub-collection | The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1493-1859 |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |