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Madison, Dolley, 1768-1849 to Eliza Lee re: sending large lock of James Madison's hair on day of his death

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07525 Author/Creator: Madison, Dolley, 1768-1849 Place Written: [Montpelier?] Type: Autograph note signed Date: 1836/06/28 Pagination: 1 p. + hair 12.8 x 20.4 cm Order a Copy PDF Download(s): PDF Copy

Note reading "James Madison's Hair" with the date. It appears to be written on the address panel of letter (not present). The large lock of hair is colored mostly gray and blond.

Madison, Dolley, 1768-1849

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