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Pendleton, Edmund (1721-1803) to James Madison re: acquittal of charges against Gov. Thomas Jefferson

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00099.080 Author/Creator: Pendleton, Edmund (1721-1803) Place Written: Edmundsbury Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 31 December 1781 Pagination: 2, 1 p. 24 x 17 cm Order a Copy

Two pieces. Acquittal of Gov. Thomas Jefferson on the attempted censure of his conduct by the House of Delegates, Jefferson's plans, financing of Virginia. With copy of the resolution on Jefferson.

Also mentions: Thomas Jefferson-Acquittal of, Virginia House of Delegates, Paper money, Taxes.

Pendleton, Edmund, 1721-1803
Madison, James, 1751-1836
Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826

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