1Amendment to Motion on John Laurens’ Mission, [12 July] 1782 (Madison Papers)
MS ( NA : PCC , No. 36, I, 347). Docketed, “Mr. Blands and Mr Scots Motion July 12. 1782.” In Bland’s hand, except for the passage written by JM and designated in n. 2, below. The background and outcome of Colonel John Laurens’ mission as a special minister of the United States to France have already been summarized ( Papers of Madison William T. Hutchinson, William M. E. Rachal, et al .,...
2Report on Treaty with the Netherlands, [12 July] 1782 (Madison Papers)
MS ( NA : PCC , No. 25, II, 121–23). In JM’s hand. Docketed: “Report of Committee for revising the instructions to Mr. Adams. July 3. Mr Madison Mr Duane Mr Clymer Delivered and read July 12. 1782. Entd. Monday the 15h assigned for the Consideration—July 17. 1782 Question on the resolution passed in the negative.” The Committee to whom was recommitted the report relative to the Instructions of...