The James Monroe Papers at the Manuscript Division of the Library of Congress consist of approximately 5,200 items dating from 1758 to 1839. Monroe (1758–1831) was the fifth president of the United States, and one of 23 presidents whose papers are at the Library of Congress. Monroe's papers document his presidency and also his prior careers as secretary of state, secretary of war, delegate to the United States Continental Congress, diplomat, and governor of Virginia.

This collection contains documents relating to the work of the Continental Congress and the drafting and ratification of the Constitution, including 17 items that reference James Monroe.

The complete George Washington Papers collection from the Manuscript Division at the Library of Congress consists of approximately 65,000 documents. This is the largest collection of original Washington documents in the world. The Washington Papers contain many items to, from, or referring to James Monroe. To find them, go to the collection’s search page and search on the exact phrase "James Monroe".

Historic American newspapers selected and contributed by state partners in the National Digital Newspaper Program.

The Madison Papers consist of approximately 12,000 items, including more than 700 items to or referring to James Monroe.

The Printed Ephemera collection comprises 28,000 primary-source items dating from the seventeenth century to the present and encompasses key events and eras in American history. Search the collection to find items related to James Monroe.

The complete Thomas Jefferson Papers from the Manuscript Division at the Library of Congress consists of approximately 27,000 documents. This is the largest collection of original Jefferson documents in the world. The Jefferson Papers contain more than 400 items to, from, or referring to James Monroe.