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James Madison Sends News Re: Dolly's Health
James Madison Sends News Re: Dolly's Health
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James Madison Sends News Regarding Dolly's Health

One page autograph letter signed, 7.75" x 10". Dated "Philad, August 1, 1805". Signed by James Madison as "James Madison". Expected folds, with one small separation to the margin along the fold line. Lovely strong contrasting ink with a vibrant signature.

Madison is sending news of Dolley Madison's health to an unknown recipient, referring to her as "Mrs. M", shown in part below:

" … The weather was so favorable to traveling that we got thro' our journey in less time & with less difficulty that was expected. We are much encouraged by the opinion expressed on the condition of Mrs. M by Doc'tr Physick [Philip Syng Physick]. He assures us that there is nothing serious in it and that altho the knife could hasten the cure, it is not indispensable to it ..."

This item comes with a Certificate from John Reznikoff, a premier authenticator for both major 3rd party authentication services, PSA and JSA (James Spence Authentications), as well as numerous auction houses.

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