Scope and Contents Article dealing with history of "Druid Hill," a Baltimore, Md. estate once owned by Nicholas Lloyd Rogers, husband of Hortensia Hay, James Monroe's granddaughter; some information on Hortensia, her mother, and James Monroe's life in Paris and Washington; notes artifacts once found at "Druid Hill" and associated with James Monroe; some genealogical information. Newspaper clipping.

Scope and Contents Alexander Munro, Custom House, London, England, to James Monroe, Wimpole Street, London, England. Letter of introduction for his "namesake."

Scope and Contents Sir Robert Crauford Ferguson, Conduit St., London, England, to Alexander Munro, Bedford Square, London, England. Requests him to get information about his [RCF] brother, a prisoner of war in France, from James Monroe, the American Minister.

Scope and Contents Alexander Munro, Bedford Square, London, England, to James Monroe, Wimpole Street, London, England. Inquiring as to news of Mr. Ferguson in Paris. Autograph letter signed, including endorsement by James Monroe.

Scope and Contents Postmarked May 19, 1804. Alexander Munro to James Monro [sic], n.p. Thanks for favor relating to his brother and Colonel Ferguson and plans for placing his [AM] son in school. Autograph letter signed, including endorsement by James Monroe.

Scope and Contents Alexander Munro to James Munro [sic], Wimpole Street, London, England. Discusses the possibility of Monroe renting the house of a Mr. Warre in Hesdon. Autograph letter signed, including endorsement by James Monroe.

Scope and Contents Alexander Munro, Custom House, London, England, to James Monroe, Court of Madrid, Spain. Request that he attempt to obtain release of Captain Falkener [sic]. Autograph letter signed, including endorsement by James Monroe, including letter from Sir David Baird, Butler Street, London, England, December 24, 1804, requesting him to obtain the American Minister's [James Monroe] help in obtaining the release of the French. Also including manuscript summary of Falconer's career, circumstances surrounding his and Sir David Baird's capture, and negotiations for their release.

Scope and Contents John Monroe, Staunton, Virg[ini]a, to James Monroe, the court of St. James, London, England. Gives an account of the Monroe family history from the time of Charles I; details of his financial problems, his decision to leave Virginia, and the current situation of various family members. 6 pages. Autograph letter signed, including endorsement by James Monroe.

Scope and Contents Alexander Munro, Custom House, London, England, to James Monroe, Dover Street, London, England. Comment on buying six yards of black vicana from Spain; also mentions an application to be made to the Secretary of Navy. Autograph letter signed, including endorsement by James Monroe.

Scope and Contents Alexander Munro, Custom House, London, England, to James Monroe, place unknown. Advises him not to assist an unnamed gentleman in an attempt to get some drawings and maps exempted from duties. Autograph letter signed, including endorsement by James Monroe.

Scope and Contents Alexander Munro, Custom House, London, England, to James Monroe, Cumberland Place, London, England. Informs him of the "mortifying" situation of his [AM] brother. Autograph letter signed, including endorsement by James Monroe.

Scope and Contents Alexander Munro, Custom House, London, England, to James Monroe, place unknown. Reports that his [AM] brother is in a more favorable situation now. Autograph letter signed, including endorsement by James Monroe.

Scope and Contents Alexander Munro, Custom House, London, England, to James Monroe, Cheltenham, England. Informs him of the death of his [AM] brother. Autograph letter signed, including endorsement by James Monroe.

Scope and Contents Alexander Munro, place unknown, to James Monro [sic], Portland Place, England. Will care for packet for Mr. Troller; hopes to see him [JM] before he leaves for America. Autograph letter signed, including endorsement by James Monroe.

Scope and Contents Alexander Munro, Edinburgh, Scotland, to James Monroe, Portland Place, London, England. Has delivered packet to Mr. Trollet; invites him to visit. Autograph letter signed, including endorsement by James Monroe.

Scope and Contents Alexander Munro, custom House, London, England, to James Monroe. Regrets he did not see him before he left; hopes friendship will last; expresses concern about state of the world, and notes evil portents. Autograph letter signed, including ACyS.

Scope and Contents Alexander Munro, Custom House, London, England, to James Monroe, Virginia or Washington, North America. Informs him that he is sending a copy of a previous letter, and inquiring about the health of the family.

Scope and Contents Alexander Munro, Runnsgate, England, to James Munro [sic], place unknown. Discusses his poor health and inability to work; notes lawsuit concerning brother's estate; details situations of his various children; comments on morals of public schooling.

Scope and Contents George Hay, "Oak Hill," Loudon [sic] County, Virginia, to Lloyd Nicholas Rogers, Baltimore, Maryland. Reports that the health of Mrs. Monroe is very bad, but she may recover.

Scope and Contents George Hay, "Oak Hill," Loudon [sic] County, Virginia, to Lloyd Nicholas Rogers, place unknown. Complimentary comments on Rogers', Hay's son-in-law, character, and advice about his [GH] daughter's, Hortensia, travelling arrangements; describes and orders two pairs of shoes from him.

Scope and Contents George Hay, "Oak Hill," Loudon County, Virginia, to Lloyd Nicholas Rogers, Baltimore, Maryland. Comments on misfortune which befell his [LNR] son; tells of Mrs. Hay's concern about her daughter travelling so much; notes that Mr. Monroe is quite feeble; Mr's. Ringgold, Swann, C.F. Mercer, and Henderson have visited. 3 pages. Autograph letter signed, including complete wax seal of the Hay family crest (cracked).

Scope and Contents George Hay, "Oak Hill," Loudon [sic] County, Virginia, to Lloyd Nicholas Rogers, Baltimore, Maryland. News on the failing health of Mr. Monroe, who is in Richmond; gives Monroe's decision to resign his seat at the Convention [Virginia Constitutional Convention, 1829-1830]; and the need for Mrs. Eliza Hay to go to her father.

Scope and Contents T. Cadwalader, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to (David Montagu) Lord Erskine, Munich, Bavaria. Letter of introduction for Mrs. Eliza Hay, who is soon to set out for Europe.

Scope and Contents Francois Cappuccini, Rome, Italy, to Eliza Kortright Hay, place unknown. Informs her that His Holiness (Pope Gregory XVI) is having a cameo sent to her as a souvenir in honor of the services of President Monroe to the Catholic Religion. In French. Including translation.

Scope and Contents [Eliza Kortright Hay], Paris, France, to King Louis Phillipe, France. Concerning her bad health and bad financial situation; problems with her father's will; asks for aid and relates how her father and mother assisted his mother, the Duchess of Orleans, during the time period 1794-1796. Draft of letter. The letter was most likely written in 1839 since she mentions that she had previously written to King Louis Philippe in March 1838 and traveled for at least 9 months.

Scope and Contents Eliza Kortright Monroe Hay, Paris, France, to [?], St. Petersburg, Russia. Note on this friend's efforts to obtain aid for her in her straitened financial situation; details her problems, especially regarding her father's will, and the actions of a "Mr. G." Draft of letter.

Scope and Contents Mouquard, Secretary to the Emperor, Fontainebleau Palace, to Harriet Rogers Wilmer and Mary Curtis Rogers Harris, Baltimore, Maryland. Tells of research needing to be done before sending them the legacy due their mother [Hortensia (Hay) Rogers] from Queen Hortense. Autograph signed letter. In French. Including translation.

Scope and Contents Announcement of the sale of several books printed by French publisher Francois-Ambroise Didot, some being from a set of books Poeme des Jardines, by Jacques Delille, published 1780 and originally printed by order of the Count D'Artois, others being drawings from Gerusalemme liberate, published 1784. It is possible that these books were either being sold by or offered to Eliza [Monroe] Hay. Manuscript. In French. Including translation.

Scope and Contents Elizabeth Kortright was James Monroe's wife. Manuscript.