A view of the conduct of the executive, in the foreign affairs of the United States : connected with the mission to the French Republic, during the years 1794, 5, & 6. / by James Monroe, late minister plenipotentiary to the said republic, illustrated by his instructions and correspondence and other authentic documents.

After nearly 60 years of collecting, Sid Lapidus ’59 has presented to the Library more than 2700 volumes representing the fruits of his enthusiasm. Broadly conceived, the collection charts the definition and re-definiton of rights and liberties endemic to Western political traditions. The main focus is texts and documents relating to the American Revolution, its run-up dating back to the Commonwealth men, and coming down to documents of the early Federal government.