Dolley and James Madison letters, 1810-1823.

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Dolley and James Madison letters, 1810-1823.

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This collection consists of letters written by Dolley and James Madison to Gen. James Taylor of Kentucky. One letter, dated Nov. 10, 1810, from Dolley Madison concerns news of Virginia connections and Mr. Madison and the French situation. Another letter, dated Mar. 13, [18-?], from Dolly Madison concerns china and glass for Gen. Taylor and personal news. The letter from James Madison is dated May 6, 1823, and discusses financial matters and crops.

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Kentucky Historical Society, Martin F. Schmidt Research Library

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Kentucky Historical Society, Martin F. Schmidt Research Library

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