President James Monroe - Autograph Letter Signed, Authentic, ALS, Signature

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President James Monroe - Autograph Letter Signed, Authentic, ALS, Signature:
$2500.00

James Monroe - Autograph Letter Letter Signed (ALS), \"James Monroe\", one page with integral address leaf, 8\'\' x 10\'\', Jan 16, 1831, New York. Monroe writes to Charles F. Mercer, expressing confidence in a proposal discussed in a previous letter concerning the settlement of his claims against the government. In Fine condition, with a seal tear that has left minor loss to left edge, discoloration along the margin from prior matting, and a few short closed separations at the folds. The reverse of the letter bears an address filled out in the hand of Monroe.During much of his later life, Monroe worked to resolve his financial difficulties. He had long served publicly in positions that paid mediocre salaries and demanded expenditures for entertaining and protocol. Consequently, Monroe was deeply in debt when he left the presidency. Monroe and his friends appealed to Congress to help alleviate the debts Monroe incurred during his years of public service, arguing that the compensation received was insufficient. Although an act of Congress had granted him $29,513 in 1826, Monroe did not rest until, on March 2, 1831, Congress approved \"An Act to Provide for the Final Settlement and Adjustment of the Various Claims Preferred by James Monroe against the United States,\" awarding him $30,000.

Content in Full

Dear SirThe more I have reflected on a suggestion in your last letter, the more confirmed I am in the sentiment which I expressed in my reply, that the transfer of the settlement of my claims to the accounting dept. of the govt., on principles of justice & equity, under the control of the President, could not operate to my prejudice. My impression is, that under the sanction they have received from the memorial, reports of the committees, and candid opinions of disinterested & enlightened men elsewhere, it might and probably would have a good effect. I leave this however to you, & other friends with whom you consult. I have suggested the idea to Mr. Gouverneur. A very deep snow has already fall\'n, & it still continues.Your friend
James Monroe

Features

Autograph Letter Signed (ALS) by James Monroe
January 16, 1831, New York
One page with integral address leaf, 8\'\' x 10\'\'
In Fine condition, with a seal tear that has left minor loss to left edge, discoloration along the margin from prior matting, and a few short closed separations at the folds

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