May 21, 1781

Pendleton, Edmund, 1721-1803

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James Madison

The letter mentions the discussion of the powers of the Continental Congress to make a direct tax on citizens and news of military operations in North Carolina. Also mentions: revenue of Congress, Colonel Hamilton, taxes, Sir Henry Clinton, Death of General Philips, Benedict Arnold, Marquis de Lafayette, Lord Cornwallis, and military rumors.

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May 28, 1781

Pendleton, Edmund, 1721-1803

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James Madison

The letter discusses financing of the War, actions of the Pennsylvania troops (a mutiny), local and military arguments, military operations in the South. Also mentions: Congress, paper money, conflict between Pennsylvania and Virginia Conflict, Marquis de Lafayette, movements of British Troops, military rumors, Lord Cornwallis, Lord Rawdon, and General Greene.

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July 6, 1781

Pendleton, Edmund, 1721-1803

Autograph letter

Title: to James Madison

,The letter describes Edmund Pendleton's flight to western Virginia to escape the British advance, including his stop at Madison's plantation (the first known time it is referred to as Montpelier), the course of the War in Virginia, and trade with Spain. Also mentions: Congress-Taxes, military rumors, paper money, and Virginia House of Delegates.

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July 23, 1781

Pendleton, Edmund, 1721-1803

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James Madison

The letter discusses his return home after his trip to western Virginia, British activities in Virginia, and news from the Carolinas. Also mentions: military rumors, Portsmouth, VA, Petersburg, VA, possibly Augusta, GA, General Greene, Lord Rawdon, Spanish Fleet, St. Augustine, FL, Charleston, SC, and Jamestown VA.

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August 27, 1781

Pendleton, Edmund, 1721-1803

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James Madison

The letter describes the British moving into Yorktown, French news, the establishment of Vermont as a separate state, political problems, and "the brave general Campbell." Also mentions: British fleet, York, VA, Gloucester, VA, removal of Jacques Necker from office, statehood of Vermont, Ethan Allen, death of General Campbell, and General Morgan.

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October 8, 1781

Pendleton, Edmund, 1721-1803

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James Madison

The letter discusses the siege at Yorktown and foreign affairs. Also mentions the French fleet and the British attack on Pigeon Hill (General Nelson's farm near York, Virginia) and difficulties with Spain. Three penciled notes on page 1 (possibly James Madison's): 1. next to line penciled next to lines 8-16: "[illegible] Resolution of 2 Jan 1781", 2. Referring to "x" in line 12: "navigation of the Mississippi" (uses long "s"), and 3. inserted above "Minister to Spain" in line 16, "Mr. Jay."

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December 3, 1781

Pendleton, Edmund, 1721-1803

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James Madison re: Virginia land claims, character of some people

The letter discusses Virginia land claims and character of several prominent persons. Shows his impatience with foolishness. Also mentions: resignation of the Governor of Virginia, Election of Speaker of the Delegates to Governor (rumor), and corruption of Silas Deane.

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November 19, 1781

Pendleton, Edmund, 1721-1803

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James Madison

Important letter on Cornwallis's surrender at Yorktown. Mentions: American victory at Yorktown, Comte de Grasse, General Greene, Charleston, SC, and military rumors.

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December 31, 1781

Pendleton, Edmund, 1721-1803

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James Madison re: acquittal of charges against Gov. Thomas Jefferson

The letter is 2 pieces and writes about the acquittal of Governor Thomas Jefferson on the attempted censure of his conduct by the House of Delegates. He mentions Jefferson's plans and financing of Virginia. Included in the letter is a copy of the resolution on Jefferson. Also mentions: Virginia House of Delegates, Paper money, Taxes.

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January 28, 1782

Pendleton, Edmund, 1721-1803

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James Madison

The letter discusses the question of a national bank. Also mentions: Paper money vs. metal money and General Greene.

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February 11, 1782

Pendleton, Edmund, 1721-1803

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James Madison re: news of the British at Charleston, S.C.

The letter discusses news of the British at Charleston, S.C.

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February 25, 1782

Pendleton, Edmund, 1721-1803

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James Madison re: Vermont, financing the central government

The letter discusses Vermont, the contribution of states to the maintenance of a national government, and financing of the war.

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March 11, 1782

Pendleton, Edmund, 1721-1803

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James Madison

The letter discusses peace rumors and the military situation in South Carolina, General Greene, and Charleston, SC.

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April 15, 1782

Pendleton, Edmund, 1721-1803

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James Madison

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 Rochambeau, rumored invasion of Jamaica and Antigua, Marquis de Lafayette, elections for the Virginia House of Delegates, possibly James Monroe, John Mercer, Virginia House of Representatives, and the death of Colonel Brooks.

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April 22, 1782

Pendleton, Edmund, 1721-1803

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James Madison

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, Foster Webb, and Mr. Gilchrist.

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May 13, 1782

Pendleton, Edmund, 1721-1803

Autograph letter

Title: to James Madison

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.

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May 20, 1782

Pendleton, Edmund, 1721-1803

Autograph letter

Title: to James Madison

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 salutation has been clipped-off.

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May 27, 1782

Pendleton, Edmund, 1721-1803

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James Madison

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.

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June 17, 1782

Pendleton, Edmund, 1721-1803

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James Madison

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-war merchant debt, and finances of Virginia and war debt. Also mentions: Richmond, VA, Comte de Rochambeau, Comte de Grasse, military rumors, Baltimore, MD, General Greene, Harry Pendleton, General Leslie, Lord Cornwallis, and trade with Britain.

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July 1, 1782

Pendleton, Edmund, 1721-1803

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James Madison re: loss of correspondence, war in West Indies, Va.

The letter discusses loss of correspondence, war in West Indies, and Virginia Assembly. The letter is on verso of sheet: extract, copied by Pendleton, of a commentary on standing armies and their cost. The transcribed material is written in a much less neater hand. Title noted on page 2: "Resources of Northern Governments" (Holland, Denmark, Sweden & Russia).

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July 29, 1782

Pendleton, Edmund, 1721-1803

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James Madison

The letter discusses war in the South, Loyalists, loss of an enslaved person belonging to his nephew. Also mentions: Evacuation of Charleston, SC, General Carleton, and prisoner exchanges.

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August 12, 1782

Pendleton, Edmund, 1721-1803

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James Madison re: British troop movements, tobacco crop, Indians

The letter discusses British troop movements in the Carolinas, tobacco crops, and Indian wars. Also mentions: the French fleet, Charleston, the Dutch fleet, West Indies, and Colonel Crawford.

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August 26, 1782

Pendleton, Edmund, 1721-1803

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James Madison

The letter discusses prisoner exchanges, hopes for peace, and annexation of Canada. Also mentions: General Carleton and Edmund Pendleton Jr's runaway slave. There is purple mold staining on the letter.

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September 2, 1782

Pendleton, Edmund, 1721-1803

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James Madison re: breakdown in peace negotiations

The letter expresses concern over the breakdown in peace negotiations, description of how his nephew's enslaved person escaped with the French Army as an officer's servant.

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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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