Madison, Dolley, 1768-1849 to James Madison

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GLC#
GLC01812
Type
Letters
Date
December 10, 1827
Author/Creator
Madison, Dolley, 1768-1849
Title
to James Madison
Place Written
Washington, District of Columbia
Pagination
2 p. : address : docket : free frank Height: 25 cm, Width: 20 cm
Primary time period
National Expansion and Reform, 1815-1860
Sub-Era
The First Age of Reform

Dates letter Thursday. Discusses President John Quincy Adams' State of the Union Address before Congress on 4 December 1827 and comments that it did not move her either negatively or positively. Observes that some may be critical of it because he persists in his conviction that it will be advantageous to be represented at the Congress in Panama. Continues the letter on Friday and states that she just received Madison's letter. Discusses the welfare and happenings of friends. Reports that Henry Conway died after a drinking spell. Continues on Saturday and writes a little about her day. On Sunday she reports, "All's well. I have not time to copy or revise my letter so do not look at the spelling but throw it into the fire." Free franked by Dolley Madison and addressed to her husband at the University of Virginia, Charlottesville, where he was rector. Docketed in his hand. Date from docket.

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