1Notes on Debates, 23–24 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 . The resolution permitting the soldiers to retain their arms was passed at the recommendation of Genl. Washington see letter in the files. The resolution...