The writings of James Madison, comprising his public papers and his private correspondence, including numerous letters and documents now for the first time printed. |
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The Secy. at War was authorized to permit the British prisoners
to hire themselves out on condition of a bond from the Hirers
for their return. The measure was not opposed, but was acquiesced
in by some, only as conformable to antecedent principles
established by Congress on this subject. Col Hamilton in particular
made this explanation.
Mr. Wilson made a motion referring the transmission of the
Resolutions concerning Vermont to the Secy. at War in such words
as left him an option of being the Bearer, without the avowed
sanction of Congress. The votes of Virga. & N. York negatived
it. The Presidt. informed Congress that he should send the Resolutions
to the Commander in Chief to be forwarded.
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