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Pendleton, Edmund, 1721-1803 to James Madison

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00099.124.01 Author/Creator: Pendleton, Edmund, 1721-1803 Place Written: Edmundsbury Type: Autograph letter signed Date: August 25, 1783 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 31 cm, Width: 20 cm Order a Copy

The letter discusses concern about their disagreement over certificates vs. paper bills for financing governments, and the expense and dangers of maintaining foreign ministers. Also mentions the Empress of Russia. Includes political matters.

Madison, James, Sr., 1723-1801
Pendleton, Edmund, 1721-1803
Catherine II, Empress of Russia, 1729-1796

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