To Thomas Jefferson from James Monroe, 11 April 1792
From James Monroe
April 11. Senate chamber
Dear Sir
Be so kind as inform me whether in consequence of our conversation respecting the nominations for command of, and inferior appointments in the army, there is any executive calculation on my conduct. An opposition will probably be made to the Commander, but most certainly if there is in the most distant degree, I shall not join in it, especially as tis possible (as it has been hinted by King viz the opposition) it may not bring forward if successful a more suitable person.
Jas. Monroe.
RC (DLC); endorsed by TJ as received 11 Apr. 1792 and so recorded in SJL.
Monroe obviously wrote this letter before the Senate this day approved Anthony Wayne’s nomination as commander of the recently reorganized American army without a roll call vote (i, 119).
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