1Report 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...
2To James Madison from Edmund Randolph, 5 July 1782 (Madison Papers)
RC ( LC : Madison Papers). Unsigned letter in Randolph’s hand. Addressed to “The honble James Madison jr. of congress Philadelphia.” Docketed by JM, “July 5th. 1782.” If before the receipt of your favor of the 25th. Ulto. I could have doubted concerning the policy of the act against British merchandize, the artifices of the enemy and the parricidal villainies of some of the citizens of...