My Sister, Dolley Madison

Daily Paragraph Editing
EDITING KEY: Historical Fiction
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My Sister, Dolley Madison
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the war that began with great britain two years
ago has now reached our doorstep at the beginning of
the summer, british troops began to advance on our
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nations capital. As we now approach the end of august
1814. british soldiers have taken over washinqton. The
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White House, home to my sister dolley and president
James Madison, her husband has been set afire, with
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her determined spirit Dolley has been a true heroine?
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MONDAY
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On august 22, president madisonmy
brother-in-law left the capital to review our troops.
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The british moved swiftly to take Washington during
his absence, on the 23rd, dolley packed important
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documents into trunks that were carted out of the
city. Next, she sent the White house silver to the
Bank of maryland for safekeeping, when dolley herself
finally escaped she carried little more than the
portrait of president Washington
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EDITING KEY: Historical Fiction
dolley has been an inspiring example of bravery
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and patriotism for our nation. More than ever
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beforeAI find myself bursting with pride at her
accomplishments, dolley was already known for her gift
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of bringing together politicians and diplomats from
opposing sides at her popular, festive gatherings, how
wonderful it would be if only our conflict with great
britain could be resolved at one of dolleys famous
social evenings?!
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When will this war be over,? it seems there is
no end in sight yet we must find a way to reach an
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agreement with great britain. After there dreadful
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looting and burning of our beloved capital city, it is
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peace
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hard to imagine making piece with the british. If
ever there has been a leader prepared to meet the
difficult demands of wartime negotiation it is President
MadisorL with dolleys loyal support I am confident that
he shall lead our nation to peace
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EMC 2728 • Daily Paragraph Editing, Grade 5 • ©2004 by Evan-Moor Corp.