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
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
It is one of my sources of happiness never to desire a knowledge of other people’s business. – Dolley Madison
It is done… the precious portrait placed in the hands of the gentlemen for safe keeping. – 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
