September 9, 1782

Pendleton, Edmund, 1721-1803

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James Madison re: withdrawal of British troops, Loyalist situation

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.

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October 14, 1782

Pendleton, Edmund, 1721-1803

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James Madison re: negotiations in Paris, British troops leaving

The letter discusses negotiations in Paris, withdrawal of British troops, and Indian wars.

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October 21, 1782

Pendleton, Edmund, 1721-1803

Autograph letter

Title: to Joseph Jones

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.).

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October 28, 1782

Pendleton, Edmund, 1721-1803

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James Madison

The letter mentions peace negotiations, General Carleton, Military rumors, and the Virginia Assembly.

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29 October 1782

Pendleton, Edmund, 1721-1803

Autograph manuscript

Title: In the Court of Appeals... The Case of the Prisoners [Caton v. Commonwealth]

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 recto blank and verso with Madison's title: "In the court of Appeals | October 29. 1782 | Case of the Prisoners" (Pencil note there with arrow: "James Madison's hand".) Pendleton's lengthy summation of the case later entitled Caton v. Commonwealth. This case, brought by prisoners convicted of treason attempting to overturn the death sentence…

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November 8, 1782

Pendleton, Edmund, 1721-1803

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James Madison re: sending Caton Ms., evacuation of Charleston

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.

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November 25, 1782

Pendleton, Edmund, 1721-1803

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James Madison

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.

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December 9, 1782

Pendleton, Edmund, 1721-1803

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James Madison

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.

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December 23, 1782

Pendleton, Edmund, 1721-1803

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James Madison

The letter discusses evacuation of the British from Charleston and war news from Europe (relief of Gibraltar).

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February 17, 1783

Pendleton, Edmund, 1721-1803

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James Madison

The letter discusses Virginia news, and is badly water stained in a many places but still legible.

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March 15, 1783

Pendleton, Edmund, 1721-1803

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James Madison re: concerns over the finances of the United States

The letter discusses concerns over the finances of the United States and of Virginia, public debt, and elections.

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March 31, 1783

Pendleton, Edmund, 1721-1803

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James Madison re: preliminary peace, satisfaction at terms, loyalists

The letter discusses news of the Preliminary Peace, satisfaction at terms, loyalist property, and forgery problems.

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April 14, 1783

Pendleton, Edmund, 1721-1803

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James Madison re: need for a strong Federal government

The letter discusses the necessity for a strong Federal government, settlement of loans and elections, and the urging of John Taylor of Caroline for Congress.

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May 10, 1783

Pendleton, Edmund, 1721-1803

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James Madison re: problems with British Admiralty Courts

The letter discusses problems with that British Admiralty Courts may disrupt peace, crops, and the House of Delegates in Virginia.

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May 17, 1783

Pendleton, Edmund, 1721-1803

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James Madison

The letter is further discussion of the preliminary treaty. It also discusses Guy Carleton at New York and the Virginia House of Delegates.

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May 26, 1783

Pendleton, Edmund, 1721-1803

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James Madison re: long discussion of the problems of debt, inflation

The letter mentions a long discussion of the problems of debt, inflation, settlement of the costs of the War, and powers of the legislature.

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June 2, 1783

Pendleton, Edmund, 1721-1803

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James Madison re: resumption of commerce, Virginia House of Delegates

The letter discusses that the commerce of Virginia began to resume. Also, mentions Virginia House of Delegates and James Monroe.

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June 9, 1783

Pendleton, Edmund, 1721-1803

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James Madison re: attempts of House of Delegates to pass war debt

The letter discusses the attempts of the House of Delegates to pass the war debt bill and the election of the new delegation to Congress (Madison was not re-elected).

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June 16, 1783

Pendleton, Edmund, 1721-1803

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James Madison

The letter discusses debts of Virginia, removal of enslaved individuals by the British, discussion of the possible removal of the seat of government to Georgetown, remarks of Jefferson on topic, and Craddock Taylor.

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June 30, 1783

Pendleton, Edmund, 1721-1803

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James Madison

The letter discusses problems of maintaining the standing army, needing taxation, and Virginia proposals for the national capitol at Williamsburg or Georgetown. Also, raises the question of furloughing soldiers to save money. Note: This is the first letter in volume II of the albums in which the manuscripts were mounted. Through the end of volume I complete transcripts of the letters were made by Peter Force, and the Pendleton Papers used those as a text source. Material from volume II was not transcribed by Force, and the Pendleton Papers had to depend on the passages quoted in the Henkels…

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July 14, 1783

Pendleton, Edmund, 1721-1803

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James Madison

The letter discusses problems of extradition among states, especially for bad debts, difficulty of common medium of exchange, need for Federal authority, and crops in Virginia.

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July 21, 1783

Pendleton, Edmund, 1721-1803

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James Madison

The letter discusses the Army mutiny at Newburgh, suggests New York or Williamsburg for the new national capitol, Virginia House of Delegates, and treaty with Sweden. Watermark of Lion with sword facing away from soldier with tricorn hat on bayonet, both surrounded by picket fence. Countermark "GR" underneath an upside-down bell.

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July 28, 1783

Pendleton, Edmund, 1721-1803

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James Madison

The letter discusses the resumption of commerce, and the question of the capitol. Docketed by Madison. Also mentions: Virginia crops, Virginia commerce, American Loyalists, and Philadelphia, PA.

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August 4, 1783

Pendleton, Edmund, 1721-1803

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James Madison

The letter discusses rumors of war and peace, and the need for a Federal Constitution. Also discusses problems of paper money and credit.

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August 11, 1783

Pendleton, Edmund, 1721-1803

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James Madison

The letter discusses the powers of Congress and need to define them. Suggests that a day may come when the junction of the Ohio and the Mississippi might be a central location for a capital. Also, writes about his hopes for the evacuation of New York.

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