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to James Madison

The letter discusses concern about their disagreement over certificates vs. paper bills for financing governments, and the expense and dangers of maintaining foreign ministers. Also mentions the Empress of Russia. Includes political matters.

GLC00099.124.01

to James Madison

The letter mentions the discussion of the pretensions of Philadelphia to be capital, the preliminary peace, and Sir Guy Carleton.

GLC00099.124.02

to James Madison

Signature has been clipped-off but postscripts remain. Mention's powers of Congress, seat of government (Philadelphia, Annapolis), need for a Constitution, crops in Virginia, Edmund Pendleton's suggestions regarding the District of Columbia. A large...

GLC00099.125

to James Madison

Signature has been clipped-off. British-American relations, sour attitude of the British. Entire bottom of page one removed. Penned in a later hand on page 2 in area left open by loss of page 1 bottom: "I am at all times | My dr Sir | Yr Affte & Mo...

GLC00099.126

to James Madison re: standing army, French relations, prices in Virginia

The letter mentions the location of the Capitol, Germantown (Pa.), Philadelphia (Pa.), French trade, and the question of maintaining garrisons in peacetime.

GLC00099.127

to James Madison re: Madison's impending retirement from Congress

The letter notes that Madison will soon retire from Congress, thanks him for his correspondence, and hopes he will soon be in the Virginia House of Delegates. Also mentions Congress fixing Princeton, N.J., as the permanent meeting place.

GLC00099.128

to James Madison re: getting a pardon for Philip Davis, forger

The letter solicits Madison's help in getting a pardon for Philip Davis, who was convicted of forgery, pleasing his family, circumstances, drinking problem, etc.

GLC00099.129

to James Madison re: sending a bill for the legislature, ill health

The letter sends a bill for the legislature, and mentions how ill health kept him from attending.

GLC00099.130

to James Madison

The letter mentions the importance of the Federal system, the political situation in Virginia in Madison's absence, Shays' Rebellion, the situation with the Spanish on the Mississippi, and the impossibility of operating with independent sovereign...

GLC00099.131

to James Madison re: the Constitution, attitudes towards it in Va.

This is a long letter about the Constitution and the attitudes towards it. The letter also mentions the upcoming Virginia convention and the discussion of local politics. Included with the letter is: a sheet of possible changes in the wording...

GLC00099.133

to James Madison

Pendleton urges the speedy adoption of the Constitution, undelayed by proposed amendments. He discusses the location of the capital, federal elections, war in Europe, and rumor of imprisonment of Marquis de Lafayette.

GLC00099.134

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

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

to James Madison re: attack on the Hamilton's Bank of the U.S.

In the letter Pendleton objects to Hamilton's Treasury plan. Also discusses taxes, disposition of public lands, standing army, and peace between Britain and Spain.

GLC00099.145

to James Madison

Letter includes political matters. Mentions: objections to Hamilton's Treasury plan, Constitutional definition of position of Speaker of the House. Possibly misdated, should be 1792.

GLC00099.146

to James Madison re: transmittal letter of the preceding legal document

Transmittal letter for legal brief in the suit of Jones v. Walker. Page 4 is docketed by Madison: "[illegible] inclosing the discussions in the Circuit Court of the US at Richmond on the subject of 'British Debts'." A pencil note identifies the...

GLC00099.148

to James Madison re: suggestions for next Census, attack on Hamilton

The letter comments at length and unfavorably on Hamilton's report on manufactures.

GLC00099.149

to James Madison re: trade, anti-Hamilton, lawsuits

GLC00099.150

to "General" James Madison

In the letter, Madison is saluted as "Dear General" as a joke. Also comments on political pamphlets Madison has sent, states clear anti-Hamilton positions, and discusses relations with the French.

GLC00099.151

to James Madison

In the letter, Edmund Pendleton discusses the powers of Congress to tax. Also, provides thanks for pamphlets and mentions John Taylor.

GLC00099.152

Manuscript memorandum, re: land matters

Unsigned. Four notes written on a quarter-sheet of paper. Manuscript memorandum, probably by James Madison, Sr., undated but probably ca. 1765, concerning: 1) Madison getting a deed from Jason Edmondson, 2) land for Reubon Roach, and 3) Mrs. Todd...

GLC00099.024

to James Madison

The letter discusses successes of American arms in the South and recruiting in Virginia. Mentions: Colonel Sumter, Colonel Tarleton, Colonel Washington, military recruiting, and American victories.

GLC00099.058

to James Madison

The letter includes military and political content. The letter discusses the war in Virginia and the Carolinas, news of Washington coming south, and news of the Yorktown campaign. Also mentions: British fleet, York, VA, possibly Gloucester, VA, York...

GLC00099.074

to James Madison

The letter describes the situation at Yorktown, the arrival of the French fleet and troops, fleet actions, and the Virginia military. Also mentions Lord Cornwallis, Marquis de Lafayette, the war in Virginia. Edmund Pendleton discusses the anticipated...

GLC00099.076

to James Madison

The letter discusses the progress of peace negotiations, his nephew's missing enslaved person, Anthony Wayne and Indian Wars, American independence and restitution. Also mentions: General Carleton, General Washington, Paris, France, and Admiral...

GLC00099.094

to James Madison

The letter discusses happiness at news of impending peace, following George III's speech to Parliament announcing the loss of the colonies. Edmund Pendleton wrote a similar letter to Washington the same day.

GLC00099.107

to James Madison

Pendleton expresses his pleasure at the organization of government, asks Madison to pass his regards to Adams and Washington, and discusses the state which the judiciary will assume. Also mentions: Appointment of President and Vice-President...

GLC00099.138