$5,843
Monroe, James (1758-1831) Autograph Letter Signed, Washington, D. C., 16 December 1815. Folio bifolium inscribed densely over two and a half pages. To Charles Everett, regarding the likelihood of his election to the presidency. Expertly silked, minor loss to head and foot of each leaf, repaired, very good, housed in a custom half morocco case, 10 x 7 3/4 in. "Dear Sir, I expect to forward with this, the copy of the paper which I lately promised. You will communicate it in confidence to Judge Boone, & to him only, as it would be very improper that I should take any step at this time, to conciliate any one to the course of policy which I have proposed, or to make any explanations as to any part of it. My public life ought to speak for itself, and for the last five or 6 years, if the war thru which the country has passed, and the burdens I have bourne, are not sufficient proofs, in connection with all that preceded, of my claim to public confidence, nothing will be. I know that Judge Boone's opinion is for it, & therefore, as an old friend, I show him this paper, as I will any other that I have. He will see that I acted independently in all things, and altho' very friendly to certain persons, was so on principle. I wish him to receive it in confidence. Return it as soon as you can. Your letter of the 12 I rec'd yesterday by Judge Nelson. After the election of the present Executive Incumbent [James Madison], there was no remedy but in public opinion, and that was sure to be mo Read more…
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2016-10-30
