Dolley Madison Quotes & Sayings

I am accordingly ready; I have pressed as many Cabinet papers into trunks as to fill one carriage; our private property must be sacrificed, as it is impossible to procure wagons for its transportation. — Dolley Madison

Our private property must be sacrificed. — Dolley Madison

It is done ... the precious portrait placed in the hands of the gentlemen for safe keeping. — Dolley Madison

I would rather fight with my hands than my tongue. — Dolley Madison

It is one of my sources of happiness never to desire a knowledge of other people's business. — Dolley Madison

You may imagine me the very shadow of my husband. — Dolley Madison

Two messengers covered with dust come to bid me fly, but I wait for him. — Dolley Madison

When I shall again write to you, or where I shall be tomorrow, I cannot tell. — Dolley Madison

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. — Dolley Madison

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. — Dolley Madison