Lot 119
James Monroe (1758-1831, 5th President 1817-25). Bold "James Monroe" free frank on folded cover addressed in his hand to Dr. James W. Wallace, Warrenton, Virginia, postmarked by "Aldie, Va." manuscript & matching "Free", vert. file fold affecting "James", Very Fine.Estimate $300 - 400.
A Continental Congressman, he was one of Virginia's first Senators. Washington appointed him Minister to France, but was recalled for privately opposing Jay's Treaty with England. He was then Governor of Virginia until Jefferson asked him to negotiate the Louisiana Purchase with France. Upon the conclusion of that Treaty, Jefferson appointed him Minister to Great Britain and then he was Madison's Secretary of State and Secretary of War. Elected President in 1816 and re-elected unopposed in 1820, Monroe presided over the Era of Good Feelings, bought Florida from Spain, and signed the Missouri Compromise. The highlight of his administration is the Monroe Doctrine, which warned Europe not to interfere in the Western Hemisphere.
Realized: $525