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Madison, Dolley, 1768-1849 to Miss Saltonstall

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03010.02 Author/Creator: Madison, Dolley, 1768-1849 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 15 July 1848 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 17.2 cm, Width: 22.5 cm Order a Copy

Thanks her for her kind thoughts. Comments that she is glad Saltonstall was able to sample figs from the southern climate. Mentions travel plans and her health, stating "I should have been with you yesterday but was obliged to sleep - I hope Dr. Tuckerman knows a remedy for this ungracious affection. . ."

Madison, Dolley, 1768-1849
Saltonstall, fl. 1848
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