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Domestic News December 18, 1810

Alexandria Daily Gazette, Commercial & Political

Alexandria, Virginia

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Rumors reported in New York Morning Post: Mr. Munroe convinced by Mr. Madison of wrong opinions after visit to Mr. Monroe; Brockholst Livingston to succeed Mr. Armstrong as minister to France, Mr. R. Smith to Supreme Court, Mr. Monroe as future secretary; Mr. Jefferson wrote to Mr. Madison urging action against England.

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The following paragraph is copied from the New York Morning Post, late the American citizen.

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Mr. Munroe.--This gentleman who for a long time past has been very much dissatisfied with some of the measures of our government, has, it is said been recently convinced by Mr. Madison that his opinions were wrong. Mr. M. has lately spent a fortnight with Mr. Monroe.

The hon. Brockholst Livingston, it is again rumoured, and the rumour is more believed by many who before doubted it, is to succeed Mr Armstrong, as minister to the cabinet of St. Cloud, and the present secretary of state, Mr. R. Smith, is to fill Mr. L's seat on the bench of the Supreme Court of the United States. Mr. Monroe, it is added, is to be our future secretary.

Mr. Jefferson, we are informed, not long since wrote to Mr. Madison, that now is the time to strike a blow against England.

What sub-type of article is it?

Appointment Politics

What keywords are associated?

Political Rumors Government Appointments Monroe Madison Livingston Minister Jefferson Letter War England

What entities or persons were involved?

Mr. Munroe Mr. Madison Mr. Monroe Brockholst Livingston Mr. Armstrong Mr. R. Smith Mr. Jefferson

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Key Persons

Mr. Munroe Mr. Madison Mr. Monroe Brockholst Livingston Mr. Armstrong Mr. R. Smith Mr. Jefferson

Outcome

rumored cabinet and judicial appointments; suggestion to act against england.

Event Details

Mr. Munroe reportedly convinced by Mr. Madison after spending time with Mr. Monroe. Rumors of Brockholst Livingston succeeding Mr. Armstrong as minister to St. Cloud, Mr. R. Smith replacing Livingston on Supreme Court, and Mr. Monroe becoming secretary. Mr. Jefferson wrote to Mr. Madison advocating a strike against England.

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