James Madison said...

I lay before the Senate, for their consideration and advice as to a ratification, a convention to regulate the commerce ...

I, James Madison, President as aforesaid, have caused the premises to be made public; and I do hereby enjoin all persons...

Peace, at all times a blessing, is peculiarly welcome.

The instructions to those plenipotentiaries, disclosing the grounds on which they were authorized to negotiate and concl...