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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC01812 |
| From Archive Folder | Documents Relating to 1827 |
| Title | Dolley Madison to James Madison discussing President John Quincy Adams' State of the Union Address before Congress |
| Date | 10 December 1827 |
| Author | Madison, Dolley (1768-1849) |
| Recipient | Madison, James |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Dates letter Thursday. Discusses President John Quincy Adams' State of the Union Address before Congress on 4 December 1827 and comments that it did not move her either negatively or positively. Observes that some may be critical of it because he persists in his conviction that it will be advantageous to be represented at the Congress in Panama. Continues the letter on Friday and states that she just received Madison's letter. Discusses the welfare and happenings of friends. Reports that Henry Conway died after a drinking spell. Continues on Saturday and writes a little about her day. On Sunday she reports, "All's well. I have not time to copy or revise my letter so do not look at the spelling but throw it into the fire." Free franked by Dolley Madison and addressed to her husband at the University of Virginia, Charlottesville, where he was rector. Docketed in his hand. Date from docket. |
| Subjects | First Lady Women's History President Presidential Speeches and Proclamations Congress Government and Civics Latin and South America Global History and Civics Alcohol Death Health and Medical African American History Slavery |
| People | Madison, Dolley (1768-1849) Madison, James (1751-1836) Adams, John Quincy (1767-1848) |
| Place written | Washington, D.C. |
| Theme | Women in American History; The Presidency; Government & Politics; Foreign Affairs; Health & Medicine; African Americans; Slavery & Abolition |
| Sub-collection | The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1493-1859 |
| Additional Information | The Latin American republics, formerly Spanish colonies, convened a congress in Panama to promote relations in the western hemisphere. John Q. Adams wanted to send delegates but southern congressmen objected because the Latin American countries had outlawed slavery. They also did not want white Americans to mix, on the same level, with foreigners of other races. |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |