In a long and varied career in government, politics, diplomacy, and war culminating in two terms as president, James Monroe played critical roles in seminal events in the American experience of revolution, independence, and nation‑building. The Papers of James Monroe provides easy access to a wide selection of original material, inviting a fresh assessment of this important figure and his legacy.

This digital edition of Monroe’s papers includes the complete contents of the seven volumes in print to date. Three additional volumes will follow.