Wilson, John, 1777-1848 to Aaron Hobart
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06313.04.031 Author/Creator: Wilson, John, 1777-1848 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1 January 1814 Pagination: 3 p. : address : docket : free frank Height: 25 cm, Width: 19.8 cm Order a Copy
On the political matters of the day he describes Secretary of the Treasury Albert Gallatin, who later that year was appointed one of the commissioners to negotiate the Treaty of Ghent, "as the Political index to guide us in the path to be pursued." Discusses fashion in Washington, D.C., describing Dolley Madison and what she wore. Mentions that she resembled Madame Johnson. Also gives a description of James Madison.
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