1Report on Books for Congress, [23 January] 1783 (Madison Papers)
: Continental Congress Miscellany). Nine undated pages in JM’s hand, with the exception of one entry. Docketed by Charles Thomson: “Report of Comee. List of Books to be imported for the use of Congress Read Jany 24. 1783. Question taken to empower Superint: finance & Secy to import them. Passed in the Negative. Comee. Mr. Madison Mr. Williamson Mr. Mifflin.” The last ten unnumbered folios of
2Detatched Memoranda, ca. 31 January 1820 (Madison Papers)
I did not become acquainted with Dr. Franklin till after his return from France and election to the Chief Magistracy of Pennsylvania. During the session of the Grand Convention, ...long after as he lived, I had opportunities of enjoying much of his conversation, which was always a feast to me. I never passed half an hour in his company without hearing some observation or anicdote worth......to...