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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC04453 |
| From Archive Folder | Documents Relating to 1811 |
| Title | James Monroe to unknown regarding his newly appointed position as Secretary of State |
| Date | 23 April 1811 |
| Author | Monroe, James (1758-1831) |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Written by Monroe shortly after he took office as Secretary of State to unknown recipient. Acknowledges recipient's letter of 15 April 1811. Was pleased with President Madison's offer of the job saying "it was addressed on such fair & liberal principles, proposing a cooperation of our labours & efforts to promote the publick welfare." His only concern about taking the job was leaving the office of Governor of Virginia after three months, but his friends supported his move to Washington. Says relations with Madison have picked up where they left off before. Expects more information after the ship Essex arrives from France and England. Work at State is at a standstill until the ship arrives. Discusses issues on his plantation. Thanks recipient for taking an interest in his brother and hopes that he can set himself up independently at some point. Probably referring to his brother Joseph who had money troubles. Quickly mentions other family members. |
| Subjects | Office Seeker Government and Civics President Agriculture and Animal Husbandry Children and Family Finance War of 1812 |
| People | Monroe, James (1758-1831) |
| Place written | Washington, D.C. |
| Theme | Government & Politics; The Presidency; Agriculture; Children & Family; War of 1812 |
| Sub-collection | The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1493-1859 |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |