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Pendleton, Edmund, 1721-1803 to James Madison

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00099.152 Author/Creator: Pendleton, Edmund, 1721-1803 Place Written: Edmundsbury Type: Autograph letter signed Date: January 30, 1795 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 21 cm, Width: 16 cm Order a Copy

In the letter, Edmund Pendleton discusses the powers of Congress to tax. Also, provides thanks for pamphlets and mentions John Taylor.

Madison, James, Sr., 1723-1801
Pendleton, Edmund, 1721-1803
Taylor, John, fl. 1795

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