91Motion on Instructions on Treaty of Commerce, [29 June] 1781 (Madison Papers)
MS ( NA : PCC , No. 36, IV, 359). Moved by JM and seconded by Meriwether Smith. Docketed, “Motion by Mr. Madison postpond, Additional instructions to the Minister plenipotentiary for negotiating a Treaty of Commerce with G Britain.” The motion given below represents a further effort by JM and his Virginia colleagues to have Congress revert to its original instructions, stipulating that the...
92From James Madison to Thomas Jefferson, 13 February 1783 (Madison Papers)
RC ( LC : Madison Papers). Docketed by JM, “Madison Jas. Feby. 13. 1783.” The Chevr. de la Luzerne having just given me notice that he shall send an Express to the Romulus in ½ an hour I sieze the opportunity of inclosing a copy of the British Kings Speech which presages a speedy establishment of peace. What effect this circumstance may have on your mission is at present uncertain. For myself...
93Motion on Mission to Portugal, [8 May] 1782 (Madison Papers)
Printed text ( JCC Worthington Chauncey Ford et al ., eds., Journals of the Continental Congress, 1774–1789 (34 vols.; Washington, 1904–37). , XXII, 250). Thereupon, on motion of Mr. [James] Madison, seconded by Mr. [Edward] Telfair, Resolved , That it be an instruction to Mr. Jay not to send Mr. Carmichael to the Court of Portugal in pursuance of the resolution of the 11th day of July, 1781,...
94From James Madison to Philip Mazzei, 7 July 1781 (Madison Papers)
Draft ( LC : Madison Papers). Docketed by JM, “Mazzei, Philip July 7. 1780.” The year should have been 1781. Years later William C. Rives wrote below this note, “Description of military operations, & cruelties of the enemy.” I have received 2 copies of your favor of the 7th. of Decr. last and 3 of that of the 30th. of Novr. preceding Having neglected to bring with me from Virginia the cypher...
95Committee Report on Tax Status of Friendly Aliens, [5 February] 1781 (Madison Papers)
MS ( NA : PCC , No. 20, I, 9–10). Report entirely in JM’s hand. Docketed “Report of the Committee on Presidt. Ware’s letter of the 20th. of Novr. 1780 part passed Feby 5. 1781.” The Committee to whom was referred the letter of the 20th. day of Novr. 1780 from Presidt. Ware with the papers enclosed having considered the subject to which they relate, and consulted the best sources of information...
96Expense Account as Delegate in Congress, 27 March 1781 (Madison Papers)
MSS (Virginia State Library). JM addressed the covering letter to “The Auditors of Public Accounts for the State of Virginia at Richmond.” The statement of debits and credits is in JM’s hand. Also in the Virginia State Library is the auditors’ ledger page for JM. The only entry on it which supplements the information furnished by JM’s own statement is mentioned in a footnote. The inclosed is a...
97Notes on Debates, 5 December 1782 (Madison Papers)
MS ( LC : Madison Papers). See Notes on Debates, 4 November 1782 , ed. n. Mr. Lowel & Mr. Reed were elected Judges of the Court of Appeals. Mr. P. Smith of N. Jersey had the vote of that State; and Mr. Merchant of Rhode Island the vote of that State. The Resolutions respecting Vermont moved by Mr. McKean on the day of were taken into Consideration. They were seconded by Mr. Hamilton, as...
98Notes on Debates, 27 May 1783 (Madison Papers)
MS ( LC : Madison Papers). For a description of the manuscript of Notes on Debates, see Papers of Madison William T. Hutchinson, William M. E. Rachal, et al ., eds., The Papers of James Madison (7 vols. to date; Chicago, 1962——). , V, 231–34 . No Congress Although in the manuscript JM wrote “No Congress” at the right of a bracket with which he united “Tuesday 27 May” and “Wednesday 28 May,”...
99Notes on Debates, 28 May 1783 (Madison Papers)
MS ( LC : Madison Papers). For a description of the manuscript of Notes on Debates, see Papers of Madison William T. Hutchinson, William M. E. Rachal, et al ., eds., The Papers of James Madison (7 vols. to date; Chicago, 1962——). , V, 231–34 . No Congress JM Notes, 27 May 1783 .
100Motion for Reports by Superintendent of Finance, [29 March] 1783 (Madison Papers)
MS ( NA : PCC , No. 36, II, 49). In JM’s hand. Docketed, “Motion of Mr Madison Seconded by Mr Wilson, March 29th 1783.” That it be the duty of the Superintendt of Finance with as little delay as may be & thereafter on the day of in every year to lay before the U. S. in Congss. assmbd. a state of all monies receiv’d into his Departmt. with the times when & the persons from whom they shall have...
101Report on Robert R. Livingston’s Funds, [31 March] 1783 (Madison Papers)
MS ( NA : PCC , No. 19, III, fol. 595). In JM’s hand, except as mentioned in n. 4, below. Docketed by Charles Thomson: “Report of Mr Madison Mr Rutlidge Mr Fitzsimmons On Letter 28 March Secy forn Affairs. delivered March 31. 1783. Recd. Entd. Debated May 16 1783 postponed. March 1. 1785 Referred to Mr [Samuel] Hardy Mr [John] Beatty Mr [Elbridge] Gerry.” The Committee to whom was refd. a...
102Notes on Observations of Barbé-Marbois on Western Boundary of the United States, [6–16 October] 1780 (Madison Papers)
MS ( LC : Madison Papers). On 6 October 1780, having agreed two days before upon its instructions to John Jay, United States minister to Spain, Congress named a committee comprising JM as chairman, John Sullivan, and James Duane to draft a letter to Jay “explaining the reasons and principles” underlying the instructions ( Journals of the Continental Congress , XVIII, 908). At some time between...
103From James Madison to Edmund Randolph, 11 September, 1782 (Madison Papers)
RC ( LC : Madison Papers). Addressed by JM to “Edmund Randolph Esqr Richmond.” Docketed by Randolph, “JMadison Sept: 11. 1782.” Accompanying this manuscript in the Library of Congress is a copy of the letter, apparently made by a clerk, with a few corrections and comments in the hand of William C. Rives, author of the first major biography of JM. The Gentleman by whom I wrote this morning...
104From James Madison to James Madison, Sr., 20 March 1780 (Madison Papers)
FC ( LC : Madison Papers). In this retained copy, JM omitted “Hon’d Sir,” his usual salutation when writing to his father. The extreme badness of the roads and frequency of rains rendered my journey so slow that I did not reach this place till saturday last. The only public intelligence I have to communicate is that the great and progressive depreciation of the paper currency had introduced...
105Report on Paying Representatives Abroad, [5 June] 1782 (Madison Papers)
MS ( NA : PCC , No. 19, IV, 357). Docketed: “Report of Mr Madison Mr Ramsay Mr Osgood On a letter of 31st. May 1782 from Supt of Finance passed June 5th 1782.” JM was chairman of the committee, but its report is in Samuel Osgood’s hand. The Committee to whom was referred the Letter from the Supirintendant of Finance of the 31st. of May report the following Resolution Resolved, that the...
106From James Madison to David Ross, 23 March 1782 (Madison Papers)
Be Pleased to Pay to the Order of Messrs Peter Whiteside & Co. The Sum of Two hundred Pounds this Currency, being the Amount I have received from them on Account of the Virginia delegation, and for which I have given them two dfts on you of this Tenor & date. Sir RC , two copies ( Vi ). Both copies in an unidentified hand, signed by JM.
107Notes on Debates, 25 January 1783 (Madison Papers)
MS ( LC : Madison Papers). For a description of the manuscript of Notes on Debates, see Papers of Madison William T. Hutchinson, William M. E. Rachal, et al ., eds., The Papers of James Madison (6 vols. to date; Chicago, 1962——). , V, 231–34 . The Secy. of Congress havg. suggested to a member that the Contract with the Ct. of France specifying the sums Due from the U. S. altho’ extremely...
108Notes on Debates, 17 June 1783 (Madison Papers)
MS ( LC : Madison Papers). For a description of the manuscript of Notes on Debates, see Papers of Madison William T. Hutchinson, William M. E. Rachal, et al ., eds., The Papers of James Madison (7 vols. to date; Chicago, 1962——). , V, 231–34 . The day was employed chiefly in considering the Report on the Journal relative to the Department of Finance. Some thought it ought to lie on the files:...
109From James Madison to Edmund Randolph, 22 April 1783 (Madison Papers)
RC ( LC : Madison Papers). Unsigned and lacks a complimentary close. Cover franked by JM and addressed to “Edmund Randolph Esqr. Richmond.” Docketed by Randolph, “J. Madison. April 22. 1783.” The mail of yesterday like the preceding one broungt no letter from you. I just understand that a Frigate from France is at Chester, but what intelligence she brings & particularly whether she brings a...
110Motion of Instruction to the President, [9 May] 1783 (Madison Papers)
MS ( NA : PCC , No. 36, II, 111). Docketed, “Motion of Mr. Madison Seconded by Mr. Holten passed May 9th 1783.” Closely following the tally of votes by which the plan for restoring public credit was adopted on 18 April 1783, there is printed in the Gaillard Hunt edition of the journals of Congress John Rutledge’s undated and undocketed motion of almost the same tenor as the present one of JM....
111Notes on Debates, 25–26 April 1783 (Madison Papers)
MS ( LC : Madison Papers). For a description of the manuscript of Notes on Debates, see Papers of Madison William T. Hutchinson, William M. E. Rachal, et al ., eds., The Papers of James Madison (6 vols. to date; Chicago, 1962——). , V, 231–34 . Added to appendix from Chap. 3. laws U. S. 1815. Address to States passed nem: con: It was drawn up by Mr. Madison: The address to Rd. Isd. referred to...
112Memorial of Simon Nathan to Virginia Delegates, 17 October 1782 (Madison Papers)
RC (Virginia State Library). To the Honorable the Delegates of the State of Virginia in Congress The Memorial of Simon Nathan Humbly Sheweth That your Memorialist is possessed of Bills of Exchange to the Amount of about fifteen thousand pounds Philadelphia Currency drawn by Colonel Clark & Colonel Todd upon the State of Virginia & accepted by Governor Jefferson pursuant to an Order of Council...
113Notes on Debates, 11 March 1783 (Madison Papers)
MS ( LC : Madison Papers). For a description of the manuscript of Notes on Debates, see Papers of Madison William T. Hutchinson, William M. E. Rachal, et al ., eds., The Papers of James Madison (6 vols. to date; Chicago, 1962——). , V, 231–34 . The report entered on Friday the 7 of March was taken into consideration. It had been sent by order of Congs. to the Supt. of Finance for his remarks...
114To Thomas Jefferson from James Madison, 13 February 1783 (Jefferson Papers)
The Chevr. de la Luzerne having just given me notice that he shall send an Express to the Romulus in ½ an hour I sieze the opportunity of inclosing a copy of the British Kings speech which presages a speedy establishment of peace. What effect this circumstance may have on your mission is at present uncertain. For myself I cannot think that any thing short of a final and authentic ratification...
115Motion To Pay William Lee, [2 July] 1782 (Madison Papers)
MS ( NA : PCC , No. 36, I, 349, 351). In JM’s hand. Docketed: “Motion of Mr. Madison seconded by Mr. Izard for drawing a bill in favour of Mr. W. Lee July 2. 1782.” On 12 April 1781 William Lee had written from Brussels to the Committee on Foreign Affairs of Congress, requesting a settlement of his account as American commissioner to the courts of Vienna and Berlin ( Wharton, Revolutionary...
116Report on Washington-Carleton Correspondence about Treason, [12 August] 1782 (Madison Papers)
MS ( NA : PCC , No. 19, VI, 399). Written by JM. Docketed “No 90.” in an unknown hand. Below this JM noted, “Report of Committee on the letter from Genl Washington July 19. 1782 recommitted.” Under this appears, in a very small hand, “for Mr. Madison”; beneath this, in still different penmanship, “passed Augt. 12th. 1782.” Instead of “July 19,” JM possibly should have written “July 9,” the...
117From James Madison to Edmund Randolph, 18 August 1783 (Madison Papers)
RC ( LC : Madison Papers). Docketed by Randolph, “J. Madison Aug: 18. 1783.” I have not this week any more than the last the pleasure of acknowledging a favor from you. Perhaps I may find one at Princeton when I get there. On thursday a question for returning to Philada. was put and decided in the Negative by a large majority. The friends of the measure foreseeing its fate, and supposing that...
118Report Revising John Adams’ Instructions, [5 July] 1782 (Madison Papers)
MS ( LC : Madison Papers). In JM’s hand. Docketed by him: “Report of the Committee consisting of Mr. Madison, Mr. Duane, & Mr. Clymer, relative to the instructions of Mr. Adams—July 5th. 1782.” Above these words JM wrote “for Appendix.” Also as part of the docket, Charles Thomson noted, “8th. Last part recommitted.” If JM thereby meant to recommend the inclusion of the report in the appendix...
119Report on Instructions to Peace Commissioners, [15 August] 1782 (Madison Papers)
Draft ( NA : PCC , No. 25, II, 125–26). Written by JM. The docket includes a note by him reading, “Report of the Committee appointed to take into consideration & report to Congress the most advisable means of securing the several claims of the U. States not included in their Ultimatum.” Below this appears in an unknown hand, “August 15th 1782. read and tomorrow assigned fo[r] Consideration.”...
120Report on Staff of Superintendent of Finance, [6 July] 1781 (Madison Papers)
MS ( NA : PCC , No. 19, IV, 323). Written by JM. Docketed, “Report of Com. on the letter 28th. June from R. Morris Passed July 6th. 1781.” Charles Thomson wrote “pasd.” at the bottom of the manuscript. The Committee appointed to confer with the Superintendt. of Finance on the subject of his letter of the 28th. of June report, That the Superintendt of Finance be authorised to appoint an...