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Dolley Madison, Wife Of James Madison, Letter To President Andrew Jackson About The Death Of Her Husband, Founding Father And Former President James Madison. Dated September 2, 1836., Dolley Madison Sep 1836

Dolley Madison, Wife Of James Madison, Letter To President Andrew Jackson About The Death Of Her Husband, Founding Father And Former President James Madison. Dated September 2, 1836., Dolley Madison

Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection

The notes penciled in the margins of the manuscript (apparently written by Allen C. Clark) indicate that this is the final draft of this letter to Andrew Jackson upon the death of her husband.


Sam Ralston Poetry Manuscript (Song), Sam. Ralston Jul 1836

Sam Ralston Poetry Manuscript (Song), Sam. Ralston

Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection

3 page manuscript of verse entitled: “Written for the celebration of the 4th of July 1836 at Plymouth, Mississippi.” First stanza begins: “The hour has come, when Texians brave – Must choose bright glory, or the Grave;” Accompanying note explains “Ralston most likely went with Quitman to fight for Texas independence.”