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Martha Jefferson Randolph Handwritten Social Calendar. ...
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Martha Jefferson Randolph Handwritten Social Calendar. One page, 5" x 8" (sight), [Washington D.C.]; [circa 1829-1832]. An incredibly scarce and unique social calendar penned by Mrs. Randolph while visiting with her daughter and son-in-law, Virginia and Nicholas Trist, in Washington, D.C., between 1829 and 1832. The list, compiled by Martha, documents social visits made to her and those she needed to return, including a number of prominent historical names from preeminent Washingtonian families. Among these are the wives of former presidents, dignitaries, congressmen, senators, and military officers. Some of the most prominent include: "Mrs. Monroe" (Elizabeth Monroe, wife of former President James Monroe), "Mrs. Washington" (Julia Ann Washington, wife of Supreme Court Justice Bushrod Washington), "Mrs. Taylor" (Jane Taylor, wife of Speaker of the House John W. Taylor), "Mrs. Stevenson" (Sarah Stevenson, wife of Speaker of the House Andrew Stevenson), "Mrs. Clay" (Lucretia Clay, wife of former Secretary of State and Senator Henry Clay), and "Mrs. Graham" (Jane Graham, wife of former Secretary of War George Graham). Martha has notated most names with a + or /, the meaning of which she explains in a line at the top margin which reads "The + means visit returned & the / means owing again."The eldest of Jefferson's two daughters, Mrs. Randolph, nicknamed "Patsy," was born at Monticello in 1772. She married a third cousin, Thomas Mann Randolph, at Monticello on February 23, 1790. During her father's presidency, she served in the White House as First Lady and assisted Jefferson in all aspects of his career. Martha was responsible for maintaining Jefferson's appointments and various financial and social household operations and acting as hostess at Monticello and the White House. Material penned by her is quite uncommon, rarely surfacing at auction. This particular example is exceptional as it illustrates the social circle frequented by the former First Lady and provides a fascinating insight into the social etiquette maintained by the upper classes in the early nineteenth century. The list has been matted and framed to the overall size of 9.5" x 11.5". Not examined outside of the frame.
Condition: Partially split along vertical fold and with slight splitting at edges of horizontal folds, some of which cross text, but do not affect legibility. Minor to moderate edgewear chiefly located along bottom and right edges, including two closed tears at right side that do not cross text. Toned in uniform block.
Provenance: From the Joel Levin Collection.
Auction Info
2023 September 21 Historical Manuscripts Signature® Auction #6272 (go to Auction Home page)
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