[137] The student will see that Washington is here designated.
[E. CONFEDERATION AND CONSTITUTION]
[XXIV. THE ARTICLES OF CONFEDERATION]
146. Debates in the Continental Congress on the Articles of Confederation
John Adams (Works, II, 492-502) preserved fairly full notes upon part of the discussion on the Articles. The parts dealing with western lands, with basis of taxation, and with the equality of the States in Congress are reproduced here. The form is rather fragmentary; and, in some cases, allusions are made which it would take too long to explain here. But the student can at least get the general drift and the alignment of the States on the opposing sides.
In Committee of the Whole
1776. July 25. Article 14 of the confederation. Terms in this Article equivocal and indefinite.[138]
Jefferson. The limits of the Southern Colonies are fixed. Moves an amendment, that all purchases of lands, not within the boundaries of any Colony, shall be made by Congress of the Indians in a great Council.
Sherman seconds the motion.