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to James Madison
January 28, 1782
Pendleton, Edmund, 1721-1803
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
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