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Dolley Madison quotes

American First Lady May 20, 1768 – July 12, 1849

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Dolley Madison quote: "It is one of my sources of happiness never to desire a..."
It is one of my sources of happiness never to desire a knowledge of other people's business. Dolley Madison
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
Dolley Madison quote: "Two messengers covered with dust come to bid me fly, but I..."
Two messengers covered with dust come to bid me fly, but I wait for him. Dolley Madison
Dolley Madison quote: "When I shall again write to you, or where I shall be tomorrow,..."
When I shall again write to you, or where I shall be tomorrow, I cannot tell. Dolley Madison
Dolley Madison quote: "It is done... the precious portrait placed in the hands of the..."
It is done... the precious portrait placed in the hands of the gentlemen for safe keeping. Dolley Madison
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
Dolley Madison quote: "Our private property must be sacrificed."
Our private property must be sacrificed. Dolley Madison
Dolley Madison quote: "Disaffection stalks around us."
Disaffection stalks around us. Dolley Madison
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

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