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Pendleton, Edmund (1721-1803) to James Madison re: Virginia land claims, character of some people

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00099.078 Author/Creator: Pendleton, Edmund (1721-1803) Place Written: Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 03 December 1781 Pagination: 2 p. + addr. 21 x 17 cm Order a Copy

Discussion of Virginia land claims, character of several prominent persons. Shows his impatience with foolishness. Also mentions: Virginia land claims, Resignation of Governor of Virginia , Election of Speaker of the Delegates to Governor (rumor), Silas Deane-Corruption of.

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

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