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 GEORGE WASHINGTON. |
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TO GEORGE WASHINGTON.
The newspaper inclosed with the letter which follows,
comprises the information brought me by the
mail of yesterday
"Boston, Feby. 3d.
"I inclose a newspaper containing the propositions
communicated by Mr. Hancock to the Convention
on thursday last. Mr. Adams who contrary to
his own sentiments has been hitherto silent in Convention,
has given his Public and explicit approbation
of Mr. Hancock's propositions. We flatter
ourselves that the weight of these two characters will
ensure our success; but the event is not absolutely
certain. Yesterday a committee was appointed on
the motion of a doubtful character to consider the
propositions submitted by Mr. Hancock and to report
to-morrow afternoon. We have a majority of
federalists on this Committee and flatter ourselves
the result will be favorable. P. S. We shall probably
decide on thursday or friday next, when our
numbers will amount to about 363."[51]
With greatest esteem & attachment
The following final sentence is omitted by Madison: "Gerry has
kept at Cambridge & our opponents say nothing of his reinvitation."
Madison sent the letter to Alexander Hamilton to read with this note
added: "Read the above im̃ediately & send it back by the bearer who
will wait for it. I shall be glad of the newspaper in about an Hour &
an half."—Mad. MSS.
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