ALS signed “Ja's Monroe,” one page, 8 x 9.75, July 11, 1803. Letter to Nathaniel Cutting, written from Paris after negotiating the Louisiana Purchase. In full: "I rec'd y'r letter on the subject of y'r appointment to the office of Secretary to the board lately established, for carrying into effect such part of the late treaty with France as respects the claims of our citizens on the French gov't, which you wish to have recognized by us. I have no hesitation to give you such recognition on my part, and to declare that I do it with pleasure, having from a long acquaintance full confidence in y'r patriotism, integrity & fitness for the office. Much business on the moment of my departure puts it out of my power to add more than the assurance of my very sincere friendship." Addressed on the reverse of the second integral page in Monroe's hand. In fine condition, with seal-related paper loss to the integral address leaf. President Jefferson had dispatched Monroe to Paris to assist in the negotiations that resulted in the Louisiana Purchase, which had been agreed upon on April 30, 1803. A considerable part of the purchase price had been set aside to provide for the settlement of claims by American citizens against France, which Monroe touches upon here. An exceptional example, related to a landmark event in American history.
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