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Washington Society Remembers a Bygone Era of White House Privacy
A veteran chronicle recalls Washington social life from the 1840s to 1890s, detailing prominent families, marriages, and the glittering circles surrounding the White House. Notable figures include Adele Cutts and Kate Chase Sprague, with scenes at Lafayette Square, social balls, and the Boulevards of power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Peacock
Benton
Jeasie ‘Benton
Washington
Horton
America
Corps of Topographical En- Singers
Jesse Benton
Thea
Cremont Jeter
Fremont
White House
Misa Peacock
Universal
Mrs. Cleveland
di Buchanan
Harriet Lane
Jefferson Davis
Buchanan
Whites House
James Buchanan
Henry
Manslon
Adames
Janklin Pierce
James Madison Cutts
Stephen
Dougelas
Lafayette Square
Adeie Cutts
H Street
James Maxis- Son
Adele Cutts
Adela Cutts
Rean
Mhany Soclal
Stephen A. Douglas
Hall Douglsa
Douglas
Weahington
Second
Douglan
Elvan
Gen. Williams
Kate Chase Sprague
Count de Montholon
Annabolis
Misa Pesconte
Inet
Kate Chase
Mouch
Gen
Wiliam Sprague
Ding
Sixth
Capital
Mary Victoria Lester
Laily ‘Curzon
Kedleston
Dave
Ente Chase
E Streets
Miss Lester
Twentieth
P Street
James G. Blaine