1Elbridge Gerry to Dolley Madison, 3 March 1814 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ Elbridge Gerry to Dolley Madison. 3 March 1814, “Senate Chamber.” “Mr Gerry presents his best respects to Mrs. Madison, & sends a letter this momen⟨t⟩ received from their honest friend at Lynn to herself & a letter accompanying it to himself. The latter contains a paragraph respecting small fishing boats, restrained by the embargo law so as to be useless to their needy owners; to be...
2John Mason to Dolley Madison, 8 June 1814 (letter not found) (Madison Papers)
¶ John Mason to Dolley Madison. Letter not found. 8 June 1814. Described as a two-page autograph letter in Anderson Catalogue No. 995 (1913), item 162. Asks her opinion of a “plaister cast” of JM taken “from a Die, cut after the bust made by the Italian artist last year, and intended to impress medals for the Indians.”
3James Barbour to Dolley Madison, 13 October 1821 (Madison Papers)
James Barbour presents his respects to Mrs. Madison with a view to express his regret at the indisposition of Mr Madison and to enquire how he does. JB would have been to have visited Mr Madison but from an apprehension that company is but ill adapted to a sick man. Should Dr. Watkins be at Mr M’s if proper he would confer a favor by immediately visiting Mrs. Barbour who has been indisposed...
4From James Madison to Dolley Madison, 31 October 1805 (Madison Papers)
Your second letter my dearest, of the 26. continued on the 28. is this moment recd; and flatters my anxious wishes & hopes for your perfect recovery, and your safe return to Washington. I am glad to find you so determined in your adherence to the Drs. prescriptions. Be assured that he will give none that are not indispensable, & that you will not rejoice in having strictly observed. I had not...
5John Tayloe to Dolley Madison, 19 June 1813 (Madison Papers)
The enclosed came to my hands, too late—to send over yesterday. The President being so unwell —I take the liberty to enclose it you—to hand him—so soon as he is restored to health—which I pray God may […] speedily be the case—its so warm, ⟨I am⟩ hardly able to write—the Girls all beg their respects—very respectfully & Sincerely I am your Obedt. Servt. Printed facsimile of RC (Scott J. Winslow...
6From James Madison to Dolley Madison, 4 December 1826 (Madison Papers)
Here we are snug in a warm room consoling ourselves on our escape from the Storm, by our safe arrival, mine about 2 O.C. yesterday, Mr. Monroe’s last night. We found the road so good that it was difficult to avoid getting to Mr Nelson’s too soon. We found them well except young Mrs. N. whose indisposition tho’ not serious, suspended, if nothing more, the trip below. Mr. Monroe set out before...
7From James Madison to Dolley Madison, [ca. 8 December 1826] (Madison Papers)
My last was so full that it has left me little to add. General Cocke joined on tuesday afternoon which makes up a board; but we are chiefly engaged with the Examinations, which go on very well. I fear it will be impossible to get away before the middle of next week. I need not say how anxious I am to be with you. We have dined every day from home since we arrived except the first & are engaged...
8From James Madison to Dolley Madison, 11 July 1827 (Madison Papers)
We made out to get to Mr. Goodwins by 5 OC. where we luckily fell in with Genl. Cocke. After consultation as to our lodging &c at the University, he was left to make the arrangements on his arrival, which would be that evening. On our reaching the University the morning after, we found, much to our satisfaction that he had provided by treaty with Mr. Broken-borough, that we shd. all lodge in...
9From James Madison to Dolley Madison, [ca. 2 November] 1805 (Madison Papers)
The last mail brought me, my dearest yours of the 30 Ocr. I am happy to find you able to walk about. I hope that will help to restore your appetite & strength, and that it will not belong before you will be able to undertake a journey hither; tho’ anxiously as I sigh for it, I can not wish it to be precipitated agst. the fullest approbation of Dr. P. I inclose a letter from the President and...
10From James Madison to Dolley Madison, 27 August 1814 (Madison Papers)
Finding that our army had left Montgomery Court House, we pushed on to this place, with a view to join it, or proceed to the City, as further information might prescribe. I have just recd. a line from Col. Monroe, saying that the Enemy were out of Washington, & on the retreat to their Ships & advising our immediate return to Washington. We shall accordingly set out thither immediately. You...