To Thomas Jefferson from James Monroe, 20 December 1801
From James Monroe
Richmond Decr 20. 1801
Dear Sir
Dr. Barraud who will present you this is a very respectable citizen & able physician of Norfolk. Having been intrusted with the care of the marine hospital at that port, he thinks it incumbent on him to make some communications relative to it to the Executive of the UStates, for which purpose he makes a visit to the seat of govt. you will I am well persuaded find his communication very deserving of attention. with great
respect & esteem I am Dear Sir sincerely yours
Jas. Monroe
RC (NHi: Gallatin Papers); endorsed by TJ as received 24 Dec. and so recorded in SJL; also endorsed by TJ: “by Dr. Barraud, Marine hospital refd to Secy. of Treasury Th:J.”