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Dolley Madison
American
First Lady
About the author
Two messengers covered with dust come to bid me fly, but I wait for him.
Dolley Madison,
American
First Lady
It is one of my sources of happiness never to desire a knowledge of other people's business.
Dolley Madison,
American
First Lady
#People
#Knowledge
#Desire
#Business
#Happiness
When I shall again write to you, or where I shall be tomorrow, I cannot tell.
Dolley Madison,
American
First Lady
#Tomorrow
Our private property must be sacrificed.
Dolley Madison,
American
First Lady
#Property
I am accordingly ready; I have pressed as many Cabinet papers into trunks as to fill one carriage; our private property must be sacrificed, as it is impossible to procure wagons for its transportation.
Dolley Madison,
American
First Lady
#Property
Disaffection stalks around us.
Dolley Madison,
American
First Lady
At this late hour a wagon has been procured, and I have had it filled with plate and the most valuable portable articles, belonging to the house.
Dolley Madison,
American
First Lady
It is done... the precious portrait placed in the hands of the gentlemen for safe keeping.
Dolley Madison,
American
First Lady
#Gentlemen
And now, dear sister, I must leave this house or the retreating army will make me a prisoner in it by filling up the road I am directed to take.
Dolley Madison,
American
First Lady
#Now
#Will
#Road
#Army
#Sister