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Pendleton, Edmund, 1721-1803 to James Madison re: need for a strong Federal government

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00099.110 Author/Creator: Pendleton, Edmund, 1721-1803 Place Written: Edmundsbury Type: Autograph letter signed Date: April 14, 1783 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 21 cm, Width: 17 cm Order a Copy

The letter discusses the necessity for a strong Federal government, settlement of loans and elections, and the urging of John Taylor of Caroline for Congress.

Pendleton, Edmund, 1721-1803
Madison, James, Sr., 1723-1801
Taylor, John, 1753-1824

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