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Pendleton, Edmund, 1721-1803 to James Madison re: getting a pardon for Philip Davis, forger

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00099.129 Author/Creator: Pendleton, Edmund, 1721-1803 Place Written: Edmundsbury Type: Autograph letter signed Date: December 18, 1784 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 19 cm, Width: 16 cm Order a Copy

The letter solicits Madison's help in getting a pardon for Philip Davis, who was convicted of forgery, pleasing his family, circumstances, drinking problem, etc.

Pendleton, Edmund, 1721-1803
Madison, James, Sr., 1723-1801
Davis, Philip, fl. 1784

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