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problems with German indentured servants; farm in bad shape

introduces Samuel Gouverneur; asks recipient to assist him in his studies

considers merits and demerits of publishing his defense of his conduct in 1808 presidential election

defense of his conduct in opposing James Madison for the presidency in 1808

is busy with diplomatic affairs; Elizabeth Monroe, Eliza Monroe Hay and George Hay have gone to New York; Maria Monroe is at school in Philadelphia; his health is improving; intends to spend the summer attending to his farms

glad to hear that he and Eliza Monroe Hay have arrived in New York; hopes Eliza's health has improved; sends copy of reply to attacks by his political enemies; not sure he is going to circulate it

autobiographical account of his recall from France in 1796

Mr Wheaton has assured him that the Argus will not publish any articles on unspecified subject; Mr Burke intends to buy the Argus; friction between Eliza Monroe Hay and Joseph J Monroe; has heard much praise for JM's service as secretary of war;…

victory at New Orleans

trying to sell land owned jointly by JM and Joseph Jones

has urged Joseph J Monroe to avoid involvement in local political disputes and to abandon his proposed attack on Thomas Jefferson; asks Everett to persuade Joseph to do as JM requests

essay on the selection of a Republican candidate for president; pretensions of William H Crawford and JM

claim for additional compensation for diplomatic service; sale of his furniture to the government for use in the President's House; made three tours of the United States during his presidency at his own expense; employment of Samuel Lane as fiscal…

recommend James Johnson for receipt of military contract

thanks for welcome to Augusta, Georgia; importance of coastal defenses and acquisition of Florida