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5488. MONROE (James), President.—[continued].

I had had great hopes
that while in your present office you would break
up the degrading practice of considering the
President's house as a general tavern, and
economize sufficiently to come out of it clear of
difficulties. I learn the contrary with great regret.—
To James Monroe. Ford ed., x, 246.
(M. 1823)