James Monroe letter of marque, ca. 1812

James Monroe (1758-1831) was appointed Secretary of State by President James Madison in 1811. He remained in this position until March, 1817, with the exception of the period from October 1, 1814, to February 28, 1815, when he was ad interim Secretary of State. Monroe encouraged President James Madison and Congress to declare war on Great Britain, feeling it would be the most effective way to change offensive British policies. The United States declared war on June 17, 1812, after which he served as Secretary of War. Monroe later became President of the United States from 1817 until 1824.

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Letter - E.C. Schmon to Arthur A. Schmon, 25 March 1916

This letter discusses how Arthur is now responsible for "directing and supervising the work of ninety men". This letter is labelled number 75.

Letter - E.C. Schmon to Arthur A. Schmon, 28 March 1918

The letter describes a day Eleanor Celeste spent with her friends taking photographs in different locations. She spend another morning making surgical dressings and attending church. This letter is labelled number 77.

Letter - E.C. Schmon to Arthur A. Schmon, 4 March 1917

The letter mentions it was recently Eleanor Celeste's birthday and Arthur had sent her a gift, a book, but he had previously given her the same book. She asks if she would be able to exchange it for another one.

Letter - E.C. Schmon to Arthur A. Schmon, 6 March 1919

Eleanore Celeste begins by discussing her birthday gifts she received from friends and family. There is talk that Arthur might soon be release from the army. She also mentions she is teaching higher grades and she finds it "very hard". The children of celebrities in Newark attend the school she is currently placed. The letter is labelled number 242.

Letter - E.C. Schmon to Arthur A. Schmon, 27 March 1920

The letter describes some difficulty Arthur has had with a man named Walter. She also describes her activities for the day. Eleanore Celeste mentions all of the things she is packing to bring to Shelter Bay when she leaves to be with Arthur. Accompanying this letter is a letter to "Aunt Lessie". It appears to be signed "Love from all and more than ever from Pal". This letter discusses his writing and soon sending it to a magazine and boxing gloves he has just purchased.

Letter - E.C. Schmon to Arthur A. Schmon, 16 March 1918

The letter discusses a dress that she will have made and includes a fashion sketch with material done by Eleanore Celeste. She mentions going to the Fox Terminal Theatre to see the war picture "Lest We Forget". She later sees her friend Martha who has found out that her husband as been wounded via telegram from Washington. This letter is labelled number 71.

Letter - E.C. Schmon to Arthur A. Schmon, 10 March 1919

The letter begins "My darling hubbie-to-be". Eleanore Celeste mentions she will be substituting only as high as grade 6A. She mentions possibly honeymooning at one of Colonel McCormick's properties. She talks about them getting married in two months and living up in the St. Lawrence region. She then discusses her recent outing to the opera with "Georgi" and her sister to see "Mercilla". The soprano, Barrientos, was performing. The letters are labelled number 243 and 244.

Letter - E.C. Schmon to Arthur A. Schmon, 23 March 1918

This letter is severely damaged and very difficult to read. She mentions shopping in New York city with her sister.

Letter - E.C. Schmon to Arthur A. Schmon, 29 March 1919

Eleanore Celeste mentions that to be a substitute teacher in Newark one must have a "normal school diploma or a certificate for those exams". She mentions that many people she knows "are being turned down right and left by the Board". The letter is labelled number 252.

Letter - E.C. Schmon to Arthur A. Schmon, 1 March 1918

The letter is written on Waldorf-Astoria stationary. She is in the city with her Auntie and they plan to go to dinner at the Martinique. The letter is labelled number 64.

Letter - E.C. Schmon to Arthur A. Schmon, 10 March 1920

Eleanore Celeste is packing up their things for the move. She has been to a Lenten Service and had a visit with Miss Ketcham. The letter is labelled number 148.

Letter - E.C. Schmon to Arthur A. Schmon, 1 March 1919

She mentions a birthday gift that has been sent from Arthur and will soon arrive. Eleanore Celeste has been teaching at Washington Street school and has been asked to work a great deal at this school. She believes the principle, Mr. Hanbright, likes her. The letter is labelled number 239.

Letter - E.C. Schmon to Arthur A. Schmon, 28 March 1920

Eleanore Celeste has returned from an evening church service and is now packing up her family home. Her family is moving from the city to a "suburban town".