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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.
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.
Disaffection stalks around us.
French John (a faithful servant), with his usual activity and resolution, offers to spike the cannon at the gate, and lay a train of powder, which would blow up the British, s... (more Dolley Madison quotes)
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