Dolley Madison Quotes

It is one of my sources of happiness never to desire a knowledge of other people's business.
Dolley Madison

Knowledge, Happiness, Business

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

Impossible, Ready, Private

Two messengers covered with dust come to bid me fly, but I wait for him.
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

Leave, Road, Sister

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

House, Late, Valuable

It is done... the precious portrait placed in the hands of the gentlemen for safe keeping.
Dolley Madison

Done, Hands, Precious

Our private property must be sacrificed.
Dolley Madison

Private, Property, Sacrificed

When I shall again write to you, or where I shall be tomorrow, I cannot tell.
Dolley Madison

Tomorrow, Cannot, Tell

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Biography

Nationality: American

Type: First Lady

Born: May 20, 1768

Died: July 12, 1849

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