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to James Madison
October 17, 1780
Pendleton, Edmund, 1721-1803
Discusses the war in Charlotte and Salisbury, North Carolina, and Benedict Arnold's treasonous act. Mentions Colonel Sumter, Colonel Tarleton, and General Gates.
GLC00099.050
to James Madison re: military preparations in Virginia, the French
October 23, 1780
Military preparations in Virginia, the French, parole question. Edmund Pendleton has the second digit of the day overwritten and blurred. Also mentions Governor Gadsden, possibly Parole [?], and France as Allies.
GLC00099.051
October 30, 1730
The letter discusses British troops landing in Virginia, their depredations, military movements in the Carolinas and Georgia, and activity in the Virginia House of Delegates. Also mentions: Portsmouth, VA, Hampton, VA, New York, landings of the...
GLC00099.052
to James Madison re: military news, situation in Canada, disarray
November 6, 1780
Mentions military news, situation in Canada, poor state of government in Virginia. Also mentions: British fleet, The Cork Fleet, French fleet, Quebec (Canada), Virginia House of Delegates, New York (N.Y.). Includes other political content.
GLC00099.053
November 13, 1780
Includes activities of the British Army in Virginia and the Carolinas, Virginia House of Delegates. Also mentions: New York, British fleet, Portsmouth, VA, Gen. Muhlenberg, Inquiry into the conduct of General Gates, Virginia House of Delegates...
GLC00099.054
November 27, 1780
Letter mentions engagements with the British in Virginia, rumors of the wounding of Cornwallis, Virginia House of Delegates. Other topics include: General Muhlenberg, British fleet, Portsmouth, VA, wounding of Lord Cornwallis, Colonel Sumter...
GLC00099.055
December 4, 1780
The letter discusses the British fleet, state of Virginia militia and possible outbreak of Pleurisy, attempts of the House of Delegates at fundraising using taxes and old and new money circulation.
GLC00099.056
December 11, 1780
The letter discusses Virginia militia and recruiting, a possible of Pleurisy outbreak in the Virginia militia, and Major McGill.
GLC00099.057
to James Madison re: military news from the South, prisoner exchanges
February 5, 1781
The letter mentions: military news, Benedict Arnold, Lord Cornwallis, General Leslie, Braddock Taylor, Harry Pendleton, Camden, N.J., and prisoner exchanges.
GLC00099.059
March 5, 1781
The letter mentions: French fleet, Count D'Estaing, Colonel Greene, Lord Cornwallis, Hillsboro, NC, Salisbury, NC, Cape Fear, NC, possibly Camden, Governor Nash, Caswell, General Greene, military recruitment, Portsmouth, VA, and American victories.
GLC00099.060
March 19, 1781
The letter discusses Virginia and the war, conduct of forces, movements of the British, diplomatic questions, Madison's health, Arnold, and Lafayette's arrival at Yorktown. Mentions: Lord Cornwallis, Colonel Harrison, Colonel Williams, General...
GLC00099.061
March 26, 1781
The letter mentions the war in the South and Virginia, state politics, and actions in the Virginia House of Delegates. Also, mentions: British fleet, military rumors, Lord Cornwallis, General Greene, American victory in North Carolina, elections for...
GLC00099.062
April 2, 1781
Letter mentions concerns over fleet and troop movements, military news from the Carolinas, and speculation of European relations with America. Mentions: French fleet, British fleet, Lynnhaven Bay, Cape Fear, General Greene, General O'Hara; Dutch and...
GLC00099.063
April 7, 1781
The letter discusses war news from Virginia and the Carolinas and speculation on the next British move. Also mentions: French fleet, Lord Cornwallis, General Greene, death of Colonel Tarleton, criticism of Congress, and the rumor of the death of the...
GLC00099.064
April 16, 1781
Letter mentions news of Lafayette and British depredations in Virginia. Also mentions: General Greene, Lord Cornwallis, Fredericksburg, NC, Potomack Creek, Alexandria, VA, Military rumors, and elections of Virginia House of Delegates.
GLC00099.065
April 23, 1781
Letter mentions British depredations in Virginia, troop movements, and the Marquis de Lafayette. Also mentions: Potomack Creek, Alexandria, VA, Fredericksburg, NC, Richmond, VA, Williamsburg, VA, Hampton, VA, James River, and maneuvers of British...
GLC00099.066
April 30, 1781
The letter is concerning the war in Virginia with postscript on Lafayette. Also mentions: General Philips, rumors of the alliance between Russia and Britain, York, VA, Williamsburg, VA, possibly Colonel Innes, possibly Ruffin's Ferry, Appomattox...
GLC00099.067
May 7, 1781
The letter discusses the state of the British, the war in Virginia, and British plundering "their plunder is immence particularly in slaves." Also mentions: French fleet, Spanish fleet, Dutch fleet, Sir Henry Clinton, General Phillips, James River...
GLC00099.068
May 14, 1781
Mentions: General Philips, James Town, VA, Brandon, VA, Marquis de Lafayette, General Muhlenberg, James River, General Nelson, Petersburg, VA, Hicks's Ford, VA, Richmond, VA, Charlottesville, VA, Staunton, VA, Fredericksburg, VA, General Greene...
GLC00099.069
May 21, 1781
The letter mentions the discussion of the powers of the Continental Congress to make a direct tax on citizens and news of military operations in North Carolina. Also mentions: revenue of Congress, Colonel Hamilton, taxes, Sir Henry Clinton, Death of...
GLC00099.070
May 28, 1781
The letter discusses financing of the War, actions of the Pennsylvania troops (a mutiny), local and military arguments, military operations in the South. Also mentions: Congress, paper money, conflict between Pennsylvania and Virginia Conflict...
GLC00099.071
July 6, 1781
,The letter describes Edmund Pendleton's flight to western Virginia to escape the British advance, including his stop at Madison's plantation (the first known time it is referred to as Montpelier), the course of the War in Virginia, and trade with...
GLC00099.072
July 23, 1781
The letter discusses his return home after his trip to western Virginia, British activities in Virginia, and news from the Carolinas. Also mentions: military rumors, Portsmouth, VA, Petersburg, VA, possibly Augusta, GA, General Greene, Lord Rawdon...
GLC00099.073
August 27, 1781
The letter describes the British moving into Yorktown, French news, the establishment of Vermont as a separate state, political problems, and "the brave general Campbell." Also mentions: British fleet, York, VA, Gloucester, VA, removal of Jacques...
GLC00099.075
October 8, 1781
The letter discusses the siege at Yorktown and foreign affairs. Also mentions the French fleet and the British attack on Pigeon Hill (General Nelson's farm near York, Virginia) and difficulties with Spain. Three penciled notes on page 1 (possibly...
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