James Monroe actually said...

The contest between Spain and the colonies, according to the most authentic information, is maintained by the latter with improved success.

Considerable progress has been made during the present season in examining the coast and its various bays and other inlets.

In execution of the law of the last session for the suppression of the slave trade some of our public ships have also been employed on the c...

I see much cause to rejoice in the felicity of our situation.