Letter, circa 1798-1807 Jan. 14
Scope and Contents
Letter, n.y. January 14, Dolley P. Madison [Richmond, Va.] to Margaret Lowther Page (Mrs. John Page), Rosewell, York [County, Va.]. Written before John Page's death in 1808. James Madison served in the Virginia House of Delegates in 1799 and 1800 and the letter is postmarked Richmond. Discusses her disappointment that she and her husband missed seeing the Pages and the Bishop James Madison. Entreats the Pages to spend the next summer with the Madisons in Orange; hopes Mrs. McClane will accompany them; Mrs. J. Mayo sends affectionate greetings. Letter is incomplete and has been encapsulated. 2 p. on 1 leaf ; 17.5 cm. x 37.5 cm.
Dates
- Creation: circa 1798-1807 Jan. 14
Creator
- From the Collection: Madison, Dolley P., 1768-1849 (Person)
Language of Materials
English
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Extent
From the Collection: 0.15 Linear Feet
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Research Center Repository