1Report Revising John Adams’ Instructions, [5 July] 1782 (Madison Papers)
MS ( LC : Madison Papers). In JM’s hand. Docketed by him: “Report of the Committee consisting of Mr. Madison, Mr. Duane, & Mr. Clymer, relative to the instructions of Mr. Adams—July 5th. 1782.” Above these words JM wrote “for Appendix.” Also as part of the docket, Charles Thomson noted, “8th. Last part recommitted.” If JM thereby meant to recommend the inclusion of the report in the appendix...