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Pendleton, Edmund, 1721-1803 to James Madison

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00099.138 Author/Creator: Pendleton, Edmund, 1721-1803 Place Written: Edmundsbury Type: Autograph letter signed Date: May 3, 1789 Pagination: 1.25 p. : address : Height: 31 cm, Width: 19 cm Order a Copy

Pendleton expresses his pleasure at the organization of government, asks Madison to pass his regards to Adams and Washington, and discusses the state which the judiciary will assume. Also mentions: Appointment of President and Vice-President, national taxes, and judicial system. Postal ink-stamp on address-leaf: "FREDBG.MAY 16."

Madison, James, Sr., 1723-1801
Pendleton, Edmund, 1721-1803
Washington, George, 1732-1799
Adams, John, 1735-1826

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