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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TUESDAY, DECR. 31, 1782 |
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TUESDAY, DECR. 31, 1782
The report of the Committee made in consequence of Mr.
Madison's motion yesterday instructing the Ministers plenipo on
the article of commerce, passed unanimously as follows: "Resolved,
That the Ministers Plenipo for negotiating peace be
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be comprehended in a Treaty of peace to endeavour to obtain for
the Citizens and inhabitants of the U. S. a direct commerce to all
parts of the British Dominions & Possessions, in like manner as
all parts of the U. S. may be opened to a direct Commerce of
British subjects; or at least that such direct Commerce be extended
to all parts of the British Dominions & possessions in
Europe & the West Indies; and the said Ministers are informed
that this stipulation will be particularly expected by Congress, in
case the Citizens & subjects of each party are to be admitted to
an equality in matters of commerce with natives of the other
party.
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