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to James Madison
November 19, 1781
Pendleton, Edmund, 1721-1803
Important letter on Cornwallis's surrender at Yorktown. Mentions: American victory at Yorktown, Comte de Grasse, General Greene, Charleston, SC, and military rumors.
GLC00099.079
to James Madison re: acquittal of charges against Gov. Thomas Jefferson
December 31, 1781
The letter is 2 pieces and writes about the acquittal of Governor Thomas Jefferson on the attempted censure of his conduct by the House of Delegates. He mentions Jefferson's plans and financing of Virginia. Included in the letter is a copy of the...
GLC00099.080
January 28, 1782
The letter discusses the question of a national bank. Also mentions: Paper money vs. metal money and General Greene.
GLC00099.081
to James Madison re: news of the British at Charleston, S.C.
February 11, 1782
The letter discusses news of the British at Charleston, S.C.
GLC00099.082
to James Madison re: Vermont, financing the central government
February 25, 1782
The letter discusses Vermont, the contribution of states to the maintenance of a national government, and financing of the war.
GLC00099.083
March 11, 1782
The letter discusses peace rumors and the military situation in South Carolina, General Greene, and Charleston, SC.
GLC00099.084
April 15, 1782
The letter discusses financing of the war by Virginia, performance of Virginia troops in the war, military situation in South Carolina. Also mentions: Virginia and taxes, Virginia and contributions to war, Charleston, SC, Comte de Grasse, Comte de...
GLC00099.085
April 22, 1782
The letter mentions the exchange of prisoners, foreign news, Virginia finances, and personalities. Also mentions: military rumors, Governor Rutledge, Colonel Jervais, elections for the Virginia House of Representatives, Douglas Ambler, George Webb...
GLC00099.086
May 13, 1782
The letter discusses news of the acknowledgement of American independence by Parliament and discussion of possible treaty, and the West Indies. Letter torn at bottom, end of text lacking. Signature torn irregularly with loss of text.
GLC00099.087
May 20, 1782
The letter mentions the discussion of British seriousness about peace, defeat of Comte de Grasse in the West Indies, and other war news. Also mentions: distrust of British, French fleet, Virginia House of Delegates, and Mr. Tyler. Signature and...
GLC00099.088
May 27, 1782
The letter discusses news of the change in the English ministry, probable effects on America, hope for a treaty, trade questions, disaffection in the western territory. Also mentions: statehood for Western Territory and trade with Britain.
GLC00099.089
June 17, 1782
The letter discusses news of the War in West Indies, situation at Charleston, SC, plight of Pendleton's nephew, a British prisoner there, acknowledgment of U.S. Independence by the Dutch (John Adams, Ambassador), powers of Congress, settlement of pre...
GLC00099.090
to James Madison re: loss of correspondence, war in West Indies, Va.
July 1, 1782
The letter discusses loss of correspondence, war in West Indies, and Virginia Assembly. The letter is on verso of sheet: extract, copied by Pendleton, of a commentary on standing armies and their cost. The transcribed material is written in a much...
GLC00099.091
July 29, 1782
The letter discusses war in the South, Loyalists, loss of an enslaved person belonging to his nephew. Also mentions: Evacuation of Charleston, SC, General Carleton, and prisoner exchanges.
GLC00099.092
to James Madison re: British troop movements, tobacco crop, Indians
August 12, 1782
The letter discusses British troop movements in the Carolinas, tobacco crops, and Indian wars. Also mentions: the French fleet, Charleston, the Dutch fleet, West Indies, and Colonel Crawford.
GLC00099.093
August 26, 1782
The letter discusses prisoner exchanges, hopes for peace, and annexation of Canada. Also mentions: General Carleton and Edmund Pendleton Jr's runaway slave. There is purple mold staining on the letter.
GLC00099.095
to James Madison re: breakdown in peace negotiations
September 2, 1782
The letter expresses concern over the breakdown in peace negotiations, description of how his nephew's enslaved person escaped with the French Army as an officer's servant.
GLC00099.096
to James Madison re: withdrawal of British troops, Loyalist situation
September 9, 1782
The letter discusses withdrawal of British troops, the Loyalist situation, recovery of runaway slave, military rumors, Canada, New York, New Jersey, and the treatment of American Loyalists.
GLC00099.097
to James Madison re: negotiations in Paris, British troops leaving
October 14, 1782
The letter discusses negotiations in Paris, withdrawal of British troops, and Indian wars.
GLC00099.098
to Joseph Jones
October 21, 1782
The letter is written to Jones instead of Madison but intended for them both. The letter discusses peace negotiations. Signature has been clipped off (loss on leaf page 1 bottom measures 3.3 x 16 cm.).
GLC00099.099
October 28, 1782
The letter mentions peace negotiations, General Carleton, Military rumors, and the Virginia Assembly.
GLC00099.100
In the Court of Appeals... The Case of the Prisoners [Caton v. Commonwealth]
29 October 1782
Important manuscript, entirely in the hand of Edmund Pendleton, entitled "In the Court of Appeals, October 29, 1782 The Case of the Prisoners." Composed of 3 leaves (A1, A2, B1) completely covered with writing (r+v), and a fourth leaf (B2), with...
GLC00099.101
to James Madison re: sending Caton Ms., evacuation of Charleston
November 8, 1782
The letter discusses the evacuation of Charleston and British troop movements, legislature, transmission of Caton v. Commonwealth transcript, Court of appeals, constitution, and powers of legislature.
GLC00099.102
November 25, 1782
In the letter, Edmund Pendleton provides thanks for a personal favor, discusses government and finances of Virginia, and mentions rumors of British troop movements. Sir Guy Carleton is also mentioned.
GLC00099.103
December 9, 1782
The letter discusses the pardon of the convicted prisoners in Caton v. Commonwealth treason case, war news from Europe, and Rhode Island's refusal to agree that privateer prizes and war booty should be held for the benefit of the United Colonies.
GLC00099.104
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