Madison, Dolley, 1768-1849 [Quotation on love]
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00163 Author/Creator: Madison, Dolley, 1768-1849 Place Written: Montpellier, Virginia Type: Autograph manuscript signed Date: 20 May 1843 Pagination: 1 p. : docket Height: 22.5 cm, Width: 18 cm Order a Copy
Six line poetic quotation on love. "Love should be pure harmless as pilgrims kisses on the shrines of virgin martyrs, . . ." Docket states "Mrs. D. P. Madison, lady of the late President, her own composition and writing."
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