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Pendleton, Edmund, 1721-1803 to James Madison

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00099.089 Author/Creator: Pendleton, Edmund, 1721-1803 Place Written: Edmundsbury Type: Autograph letter signed Date: May 27, 1782 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 33 cm, Width: 21 cm Order a Copy

The letter discusses news of the change in the English ministry, probable effects on America, hope for a treaty, trade questions, disaffection in the western territory. Also mentions: statehood for Western Territory and trade with Britain.

Madison, James, Sr., 1723-1801
Pendleton, Edmund, 1721-1803

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