“A little flattery will support a man through great fatigue.” This quote was from a letter by Mrs. Adams to Judge Vanderkemp in January, 1818. According to this when President Monroe was in Boston upon his late tour, involved by citizens, surrounded by the military, harassed by invitations to parties and applications immeasurable for office, some gentleman asked him if he was not completely worn out. Then he replied, ‘O no. “A little flattery will support a man through great fatigue.” James Monroe was a hard worker which made him one of the best presidents.
James Monroe was born on April 28, 1758 in Westmoreland, Virginia. The Monroe family came to America from Scotland in the mid-17th century. His parents, Spence and Elizabeth Monroe, were
James Monroe was born on April 28, 1758 in Westmoreland, Virginia. The Monroe family came to America from Scotland in the mid-17th century. His parents, Spence and Elizabeth Monroe, were