Lot 190
Monroe, James (1758-1831) 5th Presdident of the United States ((1817-25). Autograph Note Signed "Jas. Monroe," 1p, 10x8", n.p., n.d. (c. 1794-96). "Will Mr. Shipwith be so good as come here immediately with Mr. P. his [?] Jas. Monroe / Sunday." Addressed on verso in Monroe's hand to "Mr. Shipwith." Very good; light toning and soiling. The letter was probably written when Monroe was minister to France and "Mr. P." is likely the controversial political thinker Thomas Paine, who influenced both the American and French Revolutions with his books Common Sense and Rights of Man. Paine was imprisoned in Paris for opposing the execution of Louis XVI and was released through the intercession of Monroe. Citoyen Shipwith worked for the French Ministry and appears to have been friends of both Monroe and Paine.
Estimated Value $1,200 - 1,500.
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