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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THURSDAY MAY 8. |
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THURSDAY MAY 8.
Mr. Bland suggested that the Prisoners of War should be detained,
until an answer be given as to the delivery of slaves,
represented in a letter to Mr. Thomas Walke to be refused on the
part of Sr. Guy Carleton.
On his motion seconded by Mr. Williamson it was ordered that
the letter be sent to Gen Washington for his information, in
carrying into effect the Resolution of Apl 15. touching arrangements
with the British Commander for delivery of the Posts,
Negroes &c.
A Portrait of Don Galvez was presented to Congress by Oliver
Pollock.
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