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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FROM FRIDAY 17 TO TUESDAY 21ST.
See Journals.
A letter from Mr. Adams, of the 8th. day of October 1782 containing
prophetic observations relative to the expedition of Ld.
Howe for the relief of Gibraltar & its consequences &c &c.,
excited &c &c
Another letter from do., relative to ye.. Treaty of Amity & Commerce
& ye. Convention with the States Genl. concerning vessels recaptured,
copies of which accompanied the letters. These papers
were committed to Mr. Madison Mr. Hamilton & Mr. Ellsworth.
Wednesday January 22 Congress adjourned to give the Come.
on the Treaty & Convention time to prepare a report thereon.
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