Pendleton, Edmund, 1721-1803

Edmund Pendleton (1721-1803) was born in Caroline County, Virginia, and died in Richmond. He was a statesman and member of the Continental Congress of 1774. The recipient of this letter, Francis Preston (1765-1835), was the son of William Preston, who accompanied Washington on several exploring expeditions in the West. Francis studied law under George Wythe, and practiced in Montgomery, Washington, and other counties. He was a friend of Madison, Monroe, Jefferson, and Chief Justice Marshall. He married Sarah, the daughter of William Campbell, the hero of King's Mountain.

From the description of Letter : Richmond, to Francis Preston, Montgomery, 1790 July 12. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 145409541

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