Scarce free franked mailing envelope, 5.25 x 2.75, addressed in Dolley Madison’s hand to “Mrs. L. H. Sigourney, Hartford, Connecticut,” and franked in the upper right, “Free D. P. Madison.” Docketed March 22, 1849, along the left edge in another hand, with the top fold folded into view, bearing the original monogrammed green wax seal, impressed with her husband’s initials, "JM." Cloth-matted and framed with an artistic depiction of Madison to an overall size of 13.25 x 16.25. In fine condition. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA. Lydia Huntley Sigourney was a popular poet known as the ‘Sweet Singer of Hartford.’ In 1825, she visited the Madisons at their farm in Virginia and subsequently wrote the lyrical poem ‘Montpelier’ to thank them for their hospitality.
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