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Pendleton, Edmund, 1721-1803 to James Madison

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00099.048 Author/Creator: Pendleton, Edmund, 1721-1803 Place Written: Edmundsbury Type: Autograph letter signed Date: October 1, 1780 Pagination: 1 p. : address Height: 21 cm, Width: 17 cm Order a Copy

The letter provides news of George Rogers Clark's expedition in Illinois and Indian conflicts. Also, mentions French fleet and southern military affairs. Docketed by Madison.

Pendleton, Edmund, 1721-1803
Madison, James, 1751-1836
Clark, George Rogers, 1752-1818

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