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1826 November 17 . James Monroe ALS to W[illia]m F. Thornton.

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Box 5
Abstract:
In this letter, recently retired U.S. President Monroe requests that Captain William F. Thornton recount, in writing, details related to the reconnaissance efforts used to monitor the British following their landing at Benedict, Maryland, August 1814.
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2 pages

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Collection

War of 1812 collection, 1806-1860
Total components 338
Last indexed 2025-06-20