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This letter, dated May 12, 1810, was handwritten by James Monroe in the time between serving as Governor and serving as Vice President. Letter reads, in part, "I returned yesterday from Washington too much fatigued to venture out today...I have the pleasure to inform you that I settled my acct. with the govt. quite to my own & its satisfaction. One point is reserved for consideration. Without taking it into the estimate I owe a balance of less than 200 dollars. If that is decided in my favor, a much greater sum will be due me, or rather to some friends of whom I borrowed money to supply the deficiency of the salary due. Mr. President & heads of departments showed every disposition to do what was fair and just towards me. Your Friend, Jms Monroe". Monroe appears to be making reference to settling his debt with the government in regards to expenses he accrued during his time as minister to the United Kingdom from 1803-1807. In fine condition, with a block of toning from prior framed display, and seal-related paper loss to the integral address leaf. Accompanied by a full Letter of Authenticity from Beckett Authentication Services (BAS), with the autograph grading a MINT 9!