Filed by recipient.
ALS, Paris. To the American chargé d'affaires at the Hague. Introducing a Mr. Wilcocks of Philadelphia. 1 p.
ALS, London. To the American Minister at Paris. Introducing the Margravine of Anspach [Elizabeth Berkeley Craven], "distinguished for her attention & kindness to Americans." 2 pp.
LS, Department of State. To the U.S. Minister to France. 2 pages in undeciphered code, the rest instructing the Minister to complain to the French government about the seizure and burning of several American vessels. 4 pp. total.
ALS, Albemarle. To the Vice President of the United States. Introducing Dr. [Charles] Everett; discussing his [Monroe's] decision to retire and devote time to his family, with assurances that he is still invested in the welfare of the country. 1 p.
Circular LS, Department of State. Asking the collector to survey local insurance companies for information on the seizure of American vessels by European governments, providing a form to be followed in reply. 2 pp.
ALS, Richmond. Concerning a financial arrangement involving William Nelson, the possibility of Coxe buying shares in the James River Company, and a letter to be forwarded by Colonel [Edward] Carrington. 2 pp.
ALS. Promising to make a payment. 1 p.
LS, Department of State. Marked "Triplicate." Sending credentials for Crawford so he can be appear legitimate before "the new sovereign of France" [Louis XVIII], and asking him to forward dispatches to the U.S. ministers engaged in negotiations with Great Britain. 1 p.
ALS. Requesting an opinion from Dallas and Benjamin Crowninshield on a letter received from George Erving [concerning Luis de Onis], with a postscript about forcing Spain to yield to just demands. 1 p.
LS, Department of State. Giving detailed instructions for Everett to deliver dispatches to American ministers abroad, with mention that he may be considered for the office of chargé d'affaires in Holland once [William] Eustis steps down. 2 pp.
ALS, Albemarle. Explaining his failure to visit Everett's home, mentioning a proposed visit by [Albert] Gallatin, and addressing some mutual business. 2 pp.
ALS, Washington. Concerning his frustrations with his brother, Joseph, who plans to move his family to the Mississippi Territory. Asking Everett to advance $100 to his brother, declaring that it is the last help he will ever give him. 3 pp.
ALS, Washington. To the U.S. Consul at Cadiz. Introducing Thomas S. Mercer, son of Colonel John Francis Mercer of Maryland. 1 p.
ALS, in third person. Sending a copy of a song and a speech [not included], hoping they will entertain her as she travels through "rugged country." 1 p.
ALS (draft), London. Lengthy letter about the difficulties of signing the treaty for the purchase of Louisiana and the possible effect of an outbreak of war between France and England. 11 pp.
LS, Richmond. Urging the employment of a young Mr. Camp of Culpepper, whose intentions and character are verified by a number of Virginia sponsors, including [Thomas] Jefferson. 1 p.
ALS, Oak Hill. Saying he and his wife are both sick, with a postscript suggesting that he and Madison should not bother to address "the question suggested from Baltimore." 1 p .
AL (draft), Richmond. Explaining the depleted state of his finances and a plan to sell his London property to pay off debts, mentioning his recent appointment as Secretary of State, and asking Mason to send some poplars for his plantation. 2 pp.
ALS. Asking him to aid a Mr. Brown, recommended by Commodore Porter, who requires a vessel and some other articles. 1 p.
ALS, Washington. Marked "Confidential." Including a lengthy discussion of Mercer's son, who is serving as [Winfield] Scott's secretary while Scott is in Europe, with reference to Monroe's own service in the Department of War and his objections to the Federalist party. 4 pp.
LS, Department of State. Asking Mitchell to facilitate a shipment of wine and other goods for the Russian Minister, Mr. Daschkoff. 1 p.
ALS, Druid Hill. Declining to attend a celebration in Baltimore of the (July) revolution in France due to ill health, with praise for Lafayette. 2 pp.
LS with autograph subscription, London. Marked "Duplicate." Reporting on his concluding a contract with the house of Sir Francis Baring & Co. for the sale of Maryland's stock in the Bank of England. 2 pp.
LS, Paris. To the U.S. Secretary of State. Marked "No. 30." Explaining how he is handling complaints by the French government about America's treaty with England, mentioning the resignation of Pichegru, and expressing his belief that a plan to issue paper mandats in place of French assignats will undoubtedly fail. 3 pp.
ALS, Paris. Asking Pinckney to return a letter written by Thomas Paine, as it may contain material derogatory to the Jay Treaty. 2 pp.
ALS, Oak Hill. Urging publication of the committee report regarding his claim for compensation for diplomatic service; wishing Poinsett success in his mission to Mexico. 2 pp.
ALS, Aranjuez [Spain]. Urging the diplomat to resign his post to [William George] Erving, consul at London, in the event that ill health makes it impossible to carry on business. 3 pp.
ALS, Paris. To the Consul for the United States at Paris. Arranging for the purchase of books for the U.S. Department of War to help train officers in fortification and engineering, with mention that they should be paid for with a combination of assignats and specie. 1 p.
ANS. Asking Skipworth to get him a passport from Cambaceres, which must be signed by Napoleon, in order that Monroe may go to England. 1 p.
ALS, Aranjuez [Spain]. Awaiting the return of Captain Dalton from Paris with maps and papers; happy to hear his daughter is well. 1 p.
ALS, Washington. To the President of the Maryland Agricultural Society. Refusing to attend an exhibition of 2 pp.
ALS, Oak Hill. Expressing concerns over the upcoming sale of his land in Albemarle and therefore asking Swann, a lawyer, to attend the sale and ensure the interests of Monroe and the bank are met. 2 pp.
ALS, Oak Hill. Planning for the sale of his land in Albemarle to satisfy his debt to the Bank of the United States; suggesting Charlottesville in July as an acceptable place and time for the sale. 1 p.
ALS, Richmond. Lengthy letter giving his views on Jefferson's administration and the quarrels within the Republican party, his reception on his return from abroad as contrasted with Jefferson's treatment of him, political conditions, etc. 11 pp.
ALS, Oak Hill, Virginia. On Smith's acceptance of an appointment to the Supreme Court. 1 p.
ALS, Philadelphia. Agreeing to obtain passage and a passport for a vessel. 1 p.
LS, Paris. First paragraph written in code (with deciphering above). Reporting on his negotiations with the French Directory and conditions in France and various European countries. 3 pp.
ALS, Richmond. Concerning the biased attitude of a Washington paper against the Republican party, the repeal [of the Judiciary Act], national finances, the European political situation, and other bits of political news. 2 pp.
ALS, Oak Hill. Concerning the duties of Com. [Charles] Morris, who is to combine political duties with his naval post so he can effectively combat piracy and slave trade. 1 p.
ALS, Washington. Marked "Confidential." Concerning [Telaforo] Orea, a Venezuelan diplomat; saying Orea conducted himself well despite the fact that the U.S. refused to recognize the Venezuelan government. 2 pp.
ALS. Asking his correspondent to read some enclosed papers [not included] concerning the Cherokees and Georgia representatives. 2 pp.
ALS, Oak Hill. Writing in confidence on the delicate international situation provoked by Com. [David] Porter's activities with the Mexican Navy. 3 pp.