James Monroe actually said...

"The question depending between the United States and Great Britain respecting the construction of the first article of the treaty of Ghent has been referred by both Governments to the decision of the ..."

"I can not regard the pressures to which I have adverted otherwise than in the light of mild and instructive admonitions."

"The commercial relations between the United States and the British colonies in the West Indies and on this continent have undergone no change."

"An attempt has been made with the Government of France to regulate by treaty the commerce between the two countries on the principle of reciprocity and equality."