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MADISON “FAIR AND JUST”
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MONROE, JAMES. Autograph Letter Signed, “Jas Monroe,” to his friend
Charles Everett (“Dear Sir”), complaining that he is too fatigued after his trip from
Washington to venture out, inviting him to dine tomorrow, informing him that he had set-
tled his account with the government satisfactorily, adding that there remains one point to
decide concerning salary due him, and remarking that “Mr. President and heads of depart-
ments showed every disposition to do what was fair and just towards me.” 1 page, 4to, with
integral address leaf; minor scattered staining, slight brittleness to edges, evenly toned, folds;
matted and framed with portraits of Madison and Monroe.
Np, 12 May 1810
[1,500/2,500]
PERSONAL PASSPORT
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MONROE, JAMES. Partly-printed Document Signed, “Jas Monroe,” as Secretary
of State, permitting Samuel J. Browne “to pass wheresoever his lawful pursuits may call
him, freely and without let, or molestation, in going, staying, or returning, and [giving] him
all friendly protection.” Additionally signed by Browne. 1 page, 4to, with integral blank;
minor scattered foxing, remnants of prior mounting at corners of terminal page, seal intact.
Washington, 24 November 1815
[1,000/2,000]
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The bearer hereof, Samuel J. Browne aged twenty seven years, or thereabout, of the height of five
feet, three
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inches, dark complexion, black hair, grey eyes, and is rather hard of hearing . . . .”
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