Handwritten poem by Dolley Madison, signed "D. P. Madison," one page, 7 x 3.25, no date. Madison pens an interesting poem on the power of music, in full:
"Temper! Any power more magical
Than that which graced of old Amphion's lyre,
Can savage hearts with wondrous spell enthral;
Can clear suspicion's wish with gladdening fire;
Can chain in rosy bonds impetuous ire;
Can melt the ice-bound heart of cold disdain;
Can dying love with vital breath inspire;
From every passion pluck the cancerous pain—
And seeming still to yield, lead captive all the train."
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