06 July 1781
Pendleton, Edmund (1721-1803)
Autograph letter
Title: to James Madison re: his flight to western Virginia from the British
Signature has been clipped-off. Describes his flight to western Virginia to escape the British advance, including his stop at Madison's plantation, (the first known time it is referred to as Montpelier), the course of the War in Virginia, trade with Spain. Also mentions: Pendleton's flight from Carolina to Western Virginia to escape British advance, visit to Madison Sr. at Montpelier, Congress-Taxes, Military rumors, trade with Spain, Paper money, Virginia House of Delegates.
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