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Letter to Editor
October 21, 1808
Virginia Argus
Richmond, Virginia
What is this article about?
The Federal Caucus address of October 17 disapproves of President Madison's administration measures, attributing current and future evils to them, and praises James Monroe's foresight and preferred approach to foreign relations.
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Address of the federal Caucus of the 17th October.
"We disapprove of many important measures of the present administration: to which, in our opinion, may be ascribed the evils we now endure, and the still greater evils we have to apprehend; and as we cannot doubt that they have been recommended by Mr Madison, we must believe that they will continue to receive his sanction & support. On the other hand we know, that Mr Monroe had the sagacity to foresee, and, in his late public function, endeavored as far as was in his power, to prevent our distresses; and we have reason to conclude from the last address of his committee, that his course of proceedings, in regard to our foreign relations, will be more agreeable to our sentiments, and to the true interest of the country."
"We disapprove of many important measures of the present administration: to which, in our opinion, may be ascribed the evils we now endure, and the still greater evils we have to apprehend; and as we cannot doubt that they have been recommended by Mr Madison, we must believe that they will continue to receive his sanction & support. On the other hand we know, that Mr Monroe had the sagacity to foresee, and, in his late public function, endeavored as far as was in his power, to prevent our distresses; and we have reason to conclude from the last address of his committee, that his course of proceedings, in regard to our foreign relations, will be more agreeable to our sentiments, and to the true interest of the country."
What sub-type of article is it?
Political
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What themes does it cover?
Politics
What keywords are associated?
Federal Caucus
Madison Criticism
Monroe Support
Foreign Relations
Administration Evils
What entities or persons were involved?
Federal Caucus
Letter to Editor Details
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Federal Caucus
Main Argument
the caucus disapproves of president madison's policies, which they blame for current and impending evils, and supports james monroe's more sagacious approach to foreign relations and prevention of distresses.
Notable Details
Criticism Of Madison's Sanction Of Administration Measures
Praise For Monroe's Foresight In Public Function
Reference To Monroe's Committee Address