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Madison, Dolley, 1768-1849 to unknown

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01813 Author/Creator: Madison, Dolley, 1768-1849 Place Written: Long Meadows, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 18 April 1797 Pagination: 2 p. : docket ; Height: 25 cm, Width: 21 cm Order a Copy

Writes to an unknown dear friend that she is very disappointed they could not see each other. Remarks that she would not have passed through Winchester, Virginia without visiting her, but her mother was expecting her arrival at her the home of her sister-in-law (Eleanor Madison Hite). Relays that they are now on their way to Orange, Virginia. Discusses some personal matters and mutual acquaintances. Talks of Sally Pemberton's accident. Hopes to see the recipient in Orange.

Madison, Dolley, 1768-1849

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