Jesse D. Elliott letter to Dolley Madison [manuscript], 1845 January 15.

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Jesse D. Elliott letter to Dolley Madison [manuscript], 1845 January 15.

Elliott reminiscences about early days and old mutual friends. He regrets that John F. Watson's "Annals of Philadelphia" were not sent to her; mentions an interview he and George Dallas had with Albert Gallatin and the careers of Gallatin's sons; describes a letter from Andrew Jackson containing a lock of his hair for distribution among Elliott's children some of which he will present to her; conveys news of Dolley's cousin; would like a daguerreotype of Dolley when he returns to his command; and hopes his friend William Shubrick had not been deficient in gallantry to her.

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