Dolley Madison - Our private property must be sacrificed.

Our private property must be sacrificed.

Biography

Author Profession: First Lady

Nationality: American

Born: May 20, 1768

Died: July 12, 1849

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Must, Our, Private, Private Property, Property, Sacrificed

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