The Price of UnionHoughton Mifflin, 1950 - 750 pages Explores the origins and development of American political institutions. Contains a copy of the constitution, notes, bibliography, and index. |
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... Madison seldom made anything else . In 1811 , Washington Irving attended a presidential reception and wrote the following impression of the Madisons : " Mrs. Madison is a fine , portly , buxom dame , who has a smile and a pleasant word ...
... Madison seldom made anything else . In 1811 , Washington Irving attended a presidential reception and wrote the following impression of the Madisons : " Mrs. Madison is a fine , portly , buxom dame , who has a smile and a pleasant word ...
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... Madison married Dorothy Payne Todd , a young widow from Philadelphia . This was the " fine , portly , buxom dame " of Washington Irving's description . It was a completely happy marriage ; Dolly Madison had a social charm which more ...
... Madison married Dorothy Payne Todd , a young widow from Philadelphia . This was the " fine , portly , buxom dame " of Washington Irving's description . It was a completely happy marriage ; Dolly Madison had a social charm which more ...
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Herbert Agar. During Madison's years in the Department of State he showed small initiative . Jefferson was responsible for the Louisiana Purchase , for the unsuccessful efforts to acquire West Florida , and for the Embargo . Madison ...
Herbert Agar. During Madison's years in the Department of State he showed small initiative . Jefferson was responsible for the Louisiana Purchase , for the unsuccessful efforts to acquire West Florida , and for the Embargo . Madison ...
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Prelude to a Federation | 25 |
Claims of the States to Western Lands 17831802 | 35 |
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