Lot 161
Madison, Dolly P. Some staining to the leaf outside the area that has been franked, otherwise fine. Née Payne Todd. 1768-1849. First Lady. After her first husband died, she married James Madison in 1794. Extremely popular as a first lady and a great asset to Madison's political career. In later life she retained a place in Washington society, and was granted a lifelong seat on the floor of the House of Representatives.
Free Frank. Free Franked Address Leaf, Quarto, Orange C.H., Virginia, July 29, 1838. Penned to "Miss Rebecca Todd, Palmyra Square Philadelphia" and franked by the first lady at the upper right, "Free D.P. Madison." With "Orange C.H. Va. Jul. 29" circular postmark, and stamped "FREE." The free frank appears on the verso of the integral address leaf of a letter from Anna Payne to Rebecca Todd, both nieces of Dolly Madison. Dolly's sister Lucy's second husband was Supreme Court Justice Thomas Todd. Anna Payne, daughter of Dolly's brother John, was very close to her aunt and often stayed with her at Montpelier. The ALS is two pages, Quarto, dated July 26, 1838, from the Madison home at Montpelier, and concerns personal matters, giving detailed instructions for mailing a medallion from Philadelphia for Mrs. Madison, and touching upon other matters. Fine.
Estimated Value $750 - 950.
|
| |
| Unsold |
