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to James Madison

The letter discusses the attitude of Vermont towards the national Government and its independence movement. Possibly misdated "1789" and should be 1782.

GLC00099.135

to James Madison

The letter includes congratulations on the passage of the Bill of Rights, and mentions the expected ratification of Constitution.

GLC00099.136

to James Madison

The letter mentions official peace and elections in the Virginia House of Delegates. Possibly misdated 1789 but should be 1783. The docket by Madison is 1783.

GLC00099.137

to James Madison

The letter mentions Pendleton's opposition to use of titles in the government.

GLC00099.139

to James Madison

In the letter, Pendleton asks Madison's help in getting a Federal judgeship in Georgia for his nephew Nathaniel Pendleton. Also, states his qualifications and war service.

GLC00099.140

to James Madison

The letter discusses the Judiciary Bill, balance of powers, how the Court will operate under the Constitution, long discussion of problems of the Courts, impeachment, circuit courts, and Virginia crops.

GLC00099.141.01

Amendments proposed to the Bill "to Establish Judicial Courts"

Madison seems not to have used Pendleton's suggestions in amending the bill, per J.C.A. Stagg.

GLC00099.141.02

to Hon. John Page

Similar to autograph letter signed on April 2 by James Madison (GLC00099.143). In the letter, Edmund Pendleton provides thanks for sending documents and discusses Hamilton and treasury.

GLC00099.142

to James Madison re: unhappiness over Hamilton's Treasury plan

The letter discusses Pendleton's unhappiness over Hamilton's plan, concerns over its nature, principles, constitutionality, and powers of separation.

GLC00099.143

to James Madison re: news, capitol coming to the Potomac

The letter discusses local news, Pendleton's pleasure with the capitol coming to the Potomac, discussion of American pre-war debts to Britain, and constitutional defining of treaties.

GLC00099.144