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Joseph Jones Letter to James Monroe, January, 1786

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The James Monroe Museum

The James Monroe Museum
Fredericksburg, VA, United States

Monroe's uncle Judge Joseph Jones writes to Monroe about practicing law in Fredericksburg, Virginia. Monroe chose to start his practice in the Rappahannock River port city rather than in Richmond, where the large number of established lawyers would have put him at a disadvantage.

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  • Title: Joseph Jones Letter to James Monroe, January, 1786
  • Creator: Joseph Jones
  • Date Created: 1786-01
The James Monroe Museum

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