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Interview with Dolley Payne Madison

12 January 1811 Author: I must say, you don’t look much at all like your portrait. I mean that in a good way. What is your secret? Dolley: (giggles) Jemmy thinks so, too. I’ve made a number of lifestyle changes since Mr Stuart did this one. Sukey and I are out riding nearly every day [...]

Dolley Payne Todd Madison

Dolley Madison is my favorite character in American History, and the reason is this woman is not only courageous and heroic, risking her life to save things for posterity, this is a woman who is beloved, the most beloved woman to ever occupy the White House, admired and respected by the rich, absolutely beloved by [...]

Interviews with Sukey

12 November 1810 Author: How long have you been Mrs Madison’s personal servant? Sukey: For six years, ever since I was eight years old. Author: What is she like? Sukey: Mizz Dolley? She is just like you see her. Mostly. Not too many secrets.