1To James Madison from Dolley Madison, 23 October 1805 (Madison Papers)
A few hours only have passed since you left me my beloved, and I find nothing can releave the oppression of my mind but speaking to you in this only way. The Doctor called before you had gone far and with an air of sympathy wished you could see how much better the knee appeared. I could only speak to assure him it felt better. Betsey Pemberton and Amy are sitting beside me and seem to respect...
2To James Madison from Dolley Madison, 26 October 1805 (Madison Papers)
Peter returned safe, with your letter, and cheared me with a favorable account of your prospect of getting home in the stage. I was sorry you could not ride further in our carriage, as you would have felt less fatigue. In my dreams of last night, I saw you in your chamber, unable to move, from riding so far and so fast. I pray that an early letter from you may chase away the painful impression...
3From James Madison to Dolley Madison, 28 October 1805 (Madison Papers)
I reached the end of my journey on Saturday Evening; without accident and in good health. I found your friends here all well. Payne arrived about an hour after I did. I inclose a letter from him, with several others. During my halt at Baltimore, I made two efforts to see Bishop Carroll, but without success. Genl. Smith had not returned to Town from his Country Seat. I could do nothing...
4To James Madison from Dolley Madison, 30 October 1805 (Madison Papers)
I have this moment perused with delight thy letter, my darling, with its enclosures—to find you love me, have my child safe and that my mother is well, seems to comprise all my happiness. You consult me on the subject of Dr. Willis’s request, which I should assuredly comply with. I do not know as yet what we have to send home, but I shall be ever desirous to oblige Nelly and every other of our...
5From James Madison to Dolley Madison, 31 October 1805 (Madison Papers)
Your second letter my dearest, of the 26. continued on the 28. is this moment recd; and flatters my anxious wishes & hopes for your perfect recovery, and your safe return to Washington. I am glad to find you so determined in your adherence to the Drs. prescriptions. Be assured that he will give none that are not indispensable, & that you will not rejoice in having strictly observed. I had not...
6To James Madison from Dolley Madison, 1 November 1805 (Madison Papers)
I have great pleasure, my beloved in repeating to you what the Doctor has just now said, that the knee would be well in one day more and in two or three I might begin to ride—so that I may reasonably hope that a fortnight more will be the extent of my stay in Philadelphia, I am so impatient to be restored to you. I wish you would indulge me with some information respecting the war with Spain...
7From James Madison to Dolley Madison, [ca. 2 November] 1805 (Madison Papers)
The last mail brought me, my dearest yours of the 30 Ocr. I am happy to find you able to walk about. I hope that will help to restore your appetite & strength, and that it will not belong before you will be able to undertake a journey hither; tho’ anxiously as I sigh for it, I can not wish it to be precipitated agst. the fullest approbation of Dr. P. I inclose a letter from the President and...
8To James Madison from Dolley Madison, 2 November 1805 (Madison Papers)
Your charming letter my beloved, has revived my Spirit, & made me feel like another being—so much does my health peace, & every thing else, depend on your Affection & goodness. I am very greatful for the prospect you have opened for our child—& shall now look forward to his Manhood, when he will bless—and do honour to his guardians. I wrote you yesterday, & have but a moment now—as the 2 hours...
9To James Madison from Dolley Madison, [4 November] 1805 (Madison Papers)
I received, my dear Husband’s, two last letters this morning, one enclosing Anna’s and the other a commission from the President to procure several articles for Mrs. Randolph, which I shall now be able to do by riding to the shop doors, he did not send money but I can get them notwithstanding, as General Morland has paid me $100 —and I have the sum you sent. How I grieved at the loss of your...
10From James Madison to Dolley Madison, [ca. 6 November] 1805 (Madison Papers)
Yours of the 1st. instant, my dearest gives me much happiness, but it can not be compleat till I have you again secure with me. Let me know the moment you can of the time you will set out that I may make arrangements for paying th⟨e⟩; Dr. &c. My Tobo. has been sold in Richd, but unfortunately th⟨e⟩; bills are not yet come on, and are on N. York at 60 days, so that some negociation will be...