231Motion on Letter of Vermont Agents, [20 April] 1782 (Madison Papers)
MS ( NA : PCC , No. 36, I, 289). Docketed: “Motion of Mr J Jones Seconded by Mr. Madison[.]...
232Report Approving John Jay’s Negotiations with Spain, [22 April] 1782 (Madison Papers)
MS ( NA : PCC , No. 19, III, 263). Written by JM. Docketed: “No 6. Report of the Committee on the...
233From James Madison to Edmund Pendleton, 23 April 1782 (Madison Papers)
RC (New York Public Library). Addressed to “The Honble Edmund Pendleton Esqr. Caroline County...
234From James Madison to Edmund Randolph, 23 April 1782 (Madison Papers)
RC ( LC : Madison Papers). The words written by JM in the official cipher are italicized in the...
235Motion on Colonel Edward Carrington, [26 April] 1782 (Madison Papers)
MS ( NA : PCC , No. 19, I, 541½). In JM’s hand. Resold That Lt Colo. Carrington be informd that...
236Motion for Financial Reports, [30 April] 1782 (Madison Papers)
MS ( NA : PCC , No. 36, I, 291). Written by JM. Docketed, “Motion of Mr Madison seconded by Mr...
237Motion Approving John Jay’s Negotiations with Spain, [30 April] 1782 (Madison Papers)
MS ( NA : PCC , No. 36, IV, 7). In JM’s hand. Docketed, “Motion of Mr Madison seconded by Mr...
238Report on Communication from La Luzerne, [1 May] 1782 (Madison Papers)
MS ( NA : PCC , No. 25, II, 95). The manuscript, written by JM, is docketed: “Report of Committee...
239Account with Edmund Randolph, [ca. 1 May] 1782 (Madison Papers)
RC ( LC : Madison Papers). At the top of this undated, torn, and water-stained scrap of paper,...
240From James Madison to Edmund Randolph, 1 May 178[2] (Madison Papers)
Printed text ( Madison, Papers [Gilpin ed.] Henry D. Gilpin, ed., The Papers of James Madison (3...
241Observations Relating to the Influence of Vermont and the Territorial Claims on the Politics of Congress, 1 May 1782 (Madison Papers)
MS ( LC : Madison Papers). Written by JM and docketed by him with the above title, followed by...
242Motion on Delegates’ Financial Interest in West, [2 May] 1782 (Madison Papers)
MS ( NA : PCC , No. 36, I, 293). Docketed by JM: “Motion of Mr Bland seconded by Mr Madison[.]...
243Motion on Protection of Commerce, [2 May] 1782 (Madison Papers)
MS ( NA : PCC , No. 28, fol. 241). Written by JM. With a sharper quill than the one he used to...
244Motion on Point of Order, [3 May] 1782 (Madison Papers)
MS ( NA : PCC , No. 36, I, 297). The manuscript is in JM’s hand. Charles Thomson entered...
245Report on Form of Public Audience for La Luzerne, [7–9 May] 1782 (Madison Papers)
MS ( NA : PCC , No. 25, II, 99–103, 105, 105½). In small part, the report is in JM’s hand....
246Motion on Supplies for Southern Army, [7 May] 1782 (Madison Papers)
Printed text ( JCC Worthington Chauncey Ford et al ., eds., Journals of the Continental Congress,...
247From James Madison to Arthur Lee, [7] May 1782 (Madison Papers)
RC (Harvard University Library). The cover is missing. JM addressed the letter to “The Hon. A....
248From James Madison to Edmund Randolph, [7] May 1782 (Madison Papers)
Printed text ( Madison, Papers [Gilpin ed.] Henry D. Gilpin, ed., The Papers of James Madison (3...
249Revised Reply of President of Congress to La Luzerne, [ca. 8–12] May 1782 (Madison Papers)
Draft ( LC : Papers of Continental Congress Miscellany, Folder 103). Apparently in the hand of a...
250Motion on Mission to Portugal, [8 May] 1782 (Madison Papers)
Printed text ( JCC Worthington Chauncey Ford et al ., eds., Journals of the Continental Congress,...
251Motion on Promotion of Colonel Otho Holland Williams, [9 May] 1782 (Madison Papers)
MS ( NA : PCC , No. 36, I, 299). In JM’s hand. Charles Thomson wrote “Madison. Bland.” at the top...
252Motion To Request France to Protect American Commerce, [14 May] 1782 (Madison Papers)
MS ( NA : PCC , No. 5, II, 652). George Bond, deputy secretary of Congress, preceded the entry of...
253From James Madison to Edmund Randolph, 14 May 1782 (Madison Papers)
Tr ( LC : Madison Papers). Above the date line of his transcription, the anonymous copyist wrote...
254Motion To Inform States of Financial Crisis, [20 May] 1782 (Madison Papers)
MS ( NA : PCC , No. 47, fol. 339). Docketed: “Motion of Mr Madison[,] Letter 17th May 1782[, and]...
255From James Madison to James Madison, Sr., 20 May 1782 (Madison Papers)
RC ( LC : Madison Papers). Addressed to “Col: James Madison Orange County Virginia[.] Favd. by...
256From James Madison to Edmund Randolph, 21 May 1782 (Madison Papers)
RC ( LC : Madison Papers). The cover is missing, and the name of the addressee is not shown in...
257Report on Mission To Inform States of Financial Crisis, [22 May] 1782 (Madison Papers)
MS ( NA : PCC , No. 47, fols. 341, 343). Docketed by JM, “Report of The Committee Appointed to...
258Motion on Instructions to Francis Dana, [27 May] 1782 (Madison Papers)
MS ( NA : PCC , No. 36, II, 137). In JM’s hand. Docketed by him: “Motion of Mr. Madison seconded...
259Motion Urging States To Send Delegates to Congress, [27 May] 1782 (Madison Papers)
MS ( NA : PCC , No. 65, II, 166). JM presented the motion, which was drafted and seconded by John...
260Report on Salaries of Representatives Abroad, [28 May] 1782 (Madison Papers)
MS ( NA : PCC , No. 25, II, 205–6). Written by JM and docketed by him, “Friday May 24 1782...
261From James Madison to Joseph Jones, [28] May 1782 (Madison Papers)
RC ( LC : Madison Papers). Cover missing. The words written by JM in the official cipher are...
262From James Madison to Arthur Lee, 28 May 1782 (Madison Papers)
Printed text (Richard Henry Lee, Life of Arthur Lee , II, 328–30), inaccurately dated 1778....
263From James Madison to Edmund Randolph, 28 May 1782 (Madison Papers)
Excerpt ( Madison, Papers [Gilpin ed.] Henry D. Gilpin, ed., The Papers of James Madison (3...
264Report on Count Bieniewsky’s Proposal for a Legionary Corps, [29 May] 1782 (Madison Papers)
MS ( NA : PCC , No. 19, I, 269). Docketed: “Answer for Ct. Beniouski. Comee. Mr. Madison Mr Scot...
265From James Madison to Edmund Randolph, 29 May 1782 (Madison Papers)
RC ( LC : Madison Papers). Addressed, “Edmund Randolph Esqr. Richmond.” Docketed, “J. Madison Jr....
266Report on Fidelity to French Alliance, [31 May] 1782 (Madison Papers)
MS ( NA : PCC , No. 19, II, 341, 341a, 342–44). In JM’s hand. Docketed: “Report of the Committee...
267From James Madison to Edmund Randolph, 4 June 1782 (Madison Papers)
RC ( LC : Madison Papers). In the second volume of this collection, beginning with folio 73, are...
268Report on German Prisoners of War, [5 June] 1782 (Madison Papers)
MS ( NA : PCC , No. 28, fols. 67, 75–76). The report and the words, “Rept. of Committee on the...
269Report 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...
270Motion to Request Report from Superintendent of Finance and Secretary at War, [6 June] 1782 (Madison Papers)
MS ( NA : PCC , No. 36, I, 321). This motion was written by JM. At its close, “pass’d” was added,...
271From James Madison to Edmund Randolph, 6 June 1782 (Madison Papers)
RC ( LC : Madison Papers). Lacks complimentary close and signature but is in JM’s hand. Docketed,...
272Barbé-Marbois Letter Written with Jm’s Collaboration, 9 June 1782 (Madison Papers)
Printed text ( Pennsylvania Packet , 11 June 1782; also Virginia Gazette Virginia Gazette, or,...
273Report on Rations for Prisoners of War, [10–11 June] 1782 (Madison Papers)
MS ( NA : PCC , No. 36, I, 323). In JM’s hand. Docketed: “Motion of Mr Madison seconded by Mr...
274From James Madison to Edmund Randolph, 11 June 1782 (Madison Papers)
RC ( LC : Madison Papers). Docketed, “J. Madison, Phil: 11. June 1782.” Words written by JM in...
275Note on Motion To Appoint Examining Committees, 12 June 1782 (Madison Papers)
MS ( NA : PCC , No. 186, fol. 34). 12 June 1782. In the “Committee Book, 1781–1785,” cited above,...
276Note on Motion of Virginia Delegates To Aid Leonard Cooper, 12 June 1782 (Madison Papers)
MS ( NA : PCC , No. 186, fol. 34). 12 June 1782. In his “Committee Book 1781–1785,” cited above,...
277Note on Motion on Illicit Trade with the Enemy, 17 June 1782 (Madison Papers)
MS ( NA : PCC , No. 186, fol. 36). 17 June 1782. On 14 June 1782 Congress named eleven of its...
278Motion concerning Peace Negotiations, [17 June] 1782 (Madison Papers)
MS ( NA : PCC , No. 36, I, 345). In JM’s hand. Docketed: “Motion of Mr Witherspoon Mr Madison....
279Report on Congressional Inspection of Departments, [17 June] 1782 (Madison Papers)
MS ( NA : PCC , No. 28, fol. 321). In JM’s hand. The docket reads: “Report of Mr Madison Mr...
280From James Madison to Edmund Randolph, 18 June 1782 (Madison Papers)
RC ( LC : Madison Papers). The cover is missing and the letter is not docketed. I recd. no letter...