The Ladies of the White House; Or, in the Home of the Presidents: Being a Complete History of the Social and Domestic Lives of the Presidents from Washington to the Present Time—1789–1881Holloway, Laura C. (Laura Carter)
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The Ladies of the White House; Or, in the Home of the Presidents: Being a Complete History of the Social and Domestic Lives of the Presidents from Washington to the Present Time—1789–1881
Holloway, Laura C. (Laura Carter)
Presidents -- United States -- Biography; Presidents' spouses -- United States -- Biography
Madonna—A woman of the hearth and home—Strong as fair—“Holding
the white lamp of her womanhood unshaken”—The finest-looking type
of man and woman—A Southerner’s opinion—“A God beautiful
woman”—President Hayes—Description of personal appearance—Manly,
refined and polished in manners—Silver-wedding—First ever
celebrated in the White House—Rev. Dr. McCabe renews his pastoral
blessing—The wedding dress of the bride—Friends
present—Interesting event—The children who were christened—The
family dinner—Formal reception next evening—The Executive Mansion
brilliant with flowers and gay costumes—Dress worn by Mrs.
Hayes—Wedding dress too small—Her guests—Those who attended the
first wedding—The only present received—A gift to Mrs. Hayes—In
memory of past kindness—From the officers of the 23d Ohio
Volunteer Infantry—A silver plate in an ebony frame—The
inscription—The log hut and torn battle-flags—Scenes in the
Kanawha Valley in 1863–64—The banquet—All the magnificent White
House tableware in use—Superb flowers—A blessing asked—Telegrams
offering congratulations—One of the pleasant affairs connected
with the administration—The two notable features it exhibited—The
cards of invitation and the present—Mrs. Hayes’ friendly interest
in the soldiers—“The mother of the Regiment”—The White House
during Mrs. Hayes’ administration—Her entertainments public and
private—Marriage of Miss Platt in the White House—Many bridal
parties there—A lunch party to young ladies—Mrs. Hayes’ tours
with her husband—Never tired of having a good time—The most
idolized woman in America—Uses the world without abusing it—An
honor to women—Presentation of her portrait to the
nation—Description of picture and frame—Farewell to
Washington—Welcome home 628
LUCRETIA RUDOLPH GARFIELD.
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