Dolley Madison - Letter Signed - US First Lady - Sent One Year Before Her Death

Description: DOLLEY MADISON. Dolley Payne Madison (1768–1849) was the First Lady of the United States who, during her tenure in the Executive Mansion from 1809 to 1817, was celebrated as a gracious hostess and as a powerful asset to husband James Madison’s political career. In 1814, she famously saved many state papers and a portrait of George Washington as British soldiers advanced on the nation’s capital, barely escaping with the national treasures as the presidential mansion was occupied and looted. For the remainder of her life, she retained a place of honor in Washington society and was granted a lifelong seat on the floor of the House of Representatives. AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED BY DOLLEY MADISON, THE FIRST LADY OF THE UNITED STATES KNOWN FOR SAVING THE GILBERT STUART PAINTING OF GEORGE WASHINGTON FROM THE WHITE HOUSE DURING THE BURNING OF WASHINGTON Autograph letter signed by Dolley Madison thanking a little girl for flowers one year before her death: “I salute you, my dear Jennie with thanks and kisses, for the sweet flowers, you had the goodness to send me from your far distant home. How it would charm me to see and enjoy it as you do now in company with your respected and amiable Mamma. Present my love to her, and accept for your own dear self my hopes that you will ever be a pattern of loveliness in all things. D.P. Madison, Washington, July 7th, 1848.” Contains one page that is blindstamped, measures 6.5 by 4.25 inches, and in good to very good condition with heavy toning, staining, soiling, and paper loss to the top and bottom right corners from previous mounting.

Price: 1375 USD

Location: Spartanburg, South Carolina

End Time: 2024-10-17T12:55:16.000Z

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