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circa 1760

Madison, James, 1723-1801

Autograph note

Title: Questions for Edmund Pendleton

Series of questions, in the hand of James Madison, Sr., "Your answers to the following will oblige your affect't servant James Madison," with answers in the hand of Edmund Pendleton. No date, probably early 1760's. Letters is about concerning land deeds or militia questions. Each answer signed "EP," and signed in full at the bottom.

GLC00099.005

1765?

Madison, James, 1723-1801

Manuscript

Title: 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 on land lease.

GLC00099.024

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