The writings of James Madison, comprising his public papers and his private correspondence, including numerous letters and documents now for the first time printed. |
TO EDMUND RANDOLPH.
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TO EDMUND RANDOLPH.[1]
Philadelphia, May 21, 1782.
Dear Sir,—Your favor of the 10th was received
yesterday. I suspect that I have expressed myself
ambiguously with respect to Mr. Jefferson. He does
not allege ignorance of the report of the committee,
but of the title of New York, which is the ground on
which the report places the controversy with Virginia.
The final report of our suit to Congress for an answer
to the Western cession was sent by the last post.
Mr. Jones can explain every thing relative to it. I
feel myself much disburdened by the termination of
the business. If it should be revived here, in consequence
of steps taken by the Legislature, I flatter
myself it will be under circumstances less embarrassing.
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