1. Interlineated by JM over a deleted “Progress.”

2. For the context of this motion, see Notes on Debates, 20 November 1782, and nn. 1 and 12. Before being adopted by Congress, JM’s motion was preceded by “Ordered,” and altered to read: “That the Superintendent of Finance report what progress has been made in the settlement of the public accounts, pursuant to the Resolutions of 20th and 27 of February last, and what causes impede the Execution of the plan” (JCC description begins Worthington Chauncey Ford et al., eds., Journals of the Continental Congress, 1774–1789 (34 vols.; Washington, 1904–37). description ends , XXIII, 745). For the “Resolutions” and the “plan,” see JCC description begins Worthington Chauncey Ford et al., eds., Journals of the Continental Congress, 1774–1789 (34 vols.; Washington, 1904–37). description ends , XXII, 83–86, 102–4; Papers of Madison description begins William T. Hutchinson, William M. E. Rachal, et al., eds., The Papers of James Madison (5 vols. to date; Chicago, 1962——). description ends , IV, 67–68; 68, nn. 2, 3; 69, n. 7. Although not noted in the printed journal for 4 December, Morris’ report to Congress in compliance with this instruction was made on that day (NA: PCC, No. 186, fol. 68).