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Pendleton, Edmund, 1721-1803 to James Madison re: Virginia land claims, character of some people

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00099.078 Author/Creator: Pendleton, Edmund, 1721-1803 Place Written: Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: December 3, 1781 Pagination: 2 p. : address : Height: 21 cm, Width: 17 cm Order a Copy

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.

Pendleton, Edmund, 1721-1803
Madison, James, Sr., 1723-1801
Deane, Silas, 1737-1789

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