Robert G. Strachan was named as legal guardian of his 3 nephews, Thomas, William, and Robert Madison (sons of his sister, Elizabeth Strachan who married Robert Lewis Madison, nephew of President James Madison). The President left $3000 for the education of these nephews in his will. These monies were received by Robert G. Strachan and a letter of receipt was sent to Dolley Madison. A copy of his letter is viewable at the Library of Congress in the Papers of James Madison.
Robert G. Strachan was named as legal guardian of his 3 nephews, Thomas, William, and Robert Madison (sons of his sister, Elizabeth Strachan who married Robert Lewis Madison, nephew of President James Madison). The President left $3000 for the education of these nephews in his will. These monies were received by Robert G. Strachan and a letter of receipt was sent to Dolley Madison. A copy of his letter is viewable at the Library of Congress in the Papers of James Madison.
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