The First Lady of Washington City: Margaret Bayard Harrison Smith, Family, and Politics in the Early Republic
Description:
Margaret Bayard Harrison Smith was a prominent member of early Washington City society from the time she and her husband, Samuel Harrison Smith, moved to the blossoming capital in 1800 until her death in 1844. As a longtime resident of Washington, Margaret spent most of her adult life navigating the unique socio-political waters of the capital and developing friendships with many of the most prominent politicians of her time. Mrs. Smith's writings provide firsthand accounts of several important…
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Date:
May 2023
Creator:
Thweatt, William Denton
Partner:
UNT Libraries