Rush asked for instructions from President James Monroe .
In 1823 , he proposed to the American minister to Great Britain , Richard Rush , that their two nations issue a joint statement against the retaking of the former Spanish colonies by force .
Richard Rush asked for instructions from President James Monroe .
In 1823 , he proposed to the American minister to Great Britain , Richard Rush , that their two nations issue a joint statement against the retaking of the former Spanish colonies by force .