Pendleton, Edmund (1721-1803) to James Madison re: organization of government, regards to Washington
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00099.138 Author/Creator: Pendleton, Edmund (1721-1803) Place Written: Edmundsbury Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 03 May 1789 Pagination: 1.25 p. + addr. 31 x 19 cm Order a Copy
Pendleton expresses his pleasure at the organization of government, asks Madison to pass his regards to Adams and Washington, and discusses the state which the judiciary will assume. Postal ink-stamp on address-leaf: "FREDBG.MAY 16" Mentions: Appointment of President and Vice-President, National taxes, Judicial system.
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