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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