Monroe, James, President U.S., 1758-l831. Papers, 1758-1839.
- Location: McKeldin Library
Location Code & Call Number: MCK-PER J 82.A5 1960 - Monroe, James, President U.S., 1758-l831. Papers,
1758-1839.
11 Reels.
Description
The collection includes correspondence (1750-1539), a large part of which relates to the negotiations for the Louisiana Purchase, the Monroe-Pickney Treaty, the War of 1812, the Florida Purchase, South American Independence and Virginia Politics. Also included are account books containing memoranda, and official and personal accounts (1794-1802).
The Monroe Papers are divided into four series and arranged cilronologically.
The Index to the James Monroe Papers lists documents in the collcction by proper name, date, and series. The Index arranges items primarily by correspondent and then chronologically if a name is repeated. Some subject entries are used. The Reel List in the front of the Index indicates on which reel a particular series and date, or other information are found. In order to retrieve material, one should consult the Index first and then the Reel List for the appropriate reel number.
The collection includes about 5,033 manuscripts.
Index/Guide
The following source provides more detailed information about the contents of each microfilm reel in the collection:
- MCK PER M-FILM Z8587.8.U5 FOLIO
- U.S. Library oś Congress. Manuscript Division. Index to the James Monroe Papers.
