1Joel R. Poinsett to James Monroe, 16 November 1815 (Madison Papers)
I have received by a friend from Rio de Janeiro accounts from the river of Plate to the first of August. Shortly after I left Buenos Ayres, Posadas withdrew from the command, and Dn. Carlos Alvear was appointed Supreme Director. At this period the Expedition under Murillo was hourly expected on the shores of La Plata, and all parties united in the common defence. The undisguised ambition, and...
2James Monroe to Thomas Jefferson, 16 November 1815 (Jefferson Papers)
Permit me to present to your acquaintance & to that of your family m r Gray & his Lady of Boston . M r Gray is the son of the late L t governor of Mass : who is so well known to you for his patriotism, & attachment to the republican cause. He is on a visit to the southern states, & from motives of respect, is particularly desirous, of being made to