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Dolley Madison

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Dolley Madison

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Auction Date:2011 Jul 13 @ 18:00 (UTC-5 : EST/CDT)
Location:5 Rt 101A Suite 5, Amherst, New Hampshire, 03031, United States
ALS - Autograph Letter Signed
ANS - Autograph Note Signed
AQS - Autograph Quotation Signed
AMQS - Autograph Musical Quotation Signed
DS - Document Signed
FDC - First Day Cover
Inscribed - “Personalized”
ISP - Inscribed Signed Photograph
LS - Letter Signed
SP - Signed Photograph
TLS - Typed Letter Signed
First Lady who became legendary for her gracious manners and prowess as a hostess and who was acknowledged as a powerful asset to husband James Madison’s political career. In 1814, she famously saved many state papers and a portrait of George Washington as British soldiers advanced on the nation’s capital, barely escaping with the national treasures as the White House was occupied and looted. For the remainder of her life she retained a place of honor in Washington society and was granted a lifelong seat on the floor of the House of Representatives. ALS signed “D. P. Madison,” one page, 8 x 4.5, March 28, 1804. Letter of invitation to Mrs. Wingate. In full: “Will you be so good as to join us & a very small party, on Saturday eve.g next before 6 o’clock accompany’d by Mr. Wingate & Mr. H. & G. Dearborn?” Letter is affixed to a slightly larger pink sheet. In good to very condition, with mild overall rippling from dampness, horizontal fold through portion of signature, scattered toning and soiling, and light damp staining.