George Hay, Richmond, Virginia, to James Monroe, 1811 April 28

Richmond April 28th 1811
Dear sir,
Mrs. M. received your last letter this evening. She is well, and Maria complains of nothing but not being allowed to eat every thing she wants.
Count Pahlen, his brother & Mr Poletica called here yesterday. The ladies were invisible. They sat with me about half an hour, and called again in the evening and sat about an hour. They dine with me tomorrow I like them very much. They have no ceremony or parade.
Dr. B. has just returned from N. Carolina. He says that your appointment has given universal & great satisfaction. It was the subject of discourse wherever he went, & was approved nem: con.—
What does this prove? In my opinion it proves, that the real friends of a republication administration are dissatisfied with the present state of things, and they hope from what they know of you that a change will take place. I repeat that something must be done. But I do not wish you to tell me whether any thing will be done or even attempted—
Yrs most truly
Geo Hay
I am this moment setting off for Chickahominy