A Colored Man's Reminiscences of James Madison

Short 30 page pamphlet on life in Madison’s service

I like the history of this first person account of James and Dolly Madison written by one of their former slaves. But it is a very short story. It falls short of being a book.

Not only is the historical content interesting, but its easy reading. This is a small book with large print. My eyes loved it.

So, you know something @ the WAR OF 1812? How Dolly Madison saved that big portrait of George Washington? Didn't happen. Not by Dolly, anyway. How Daniel Webster had an enslaved "body servant?" Nope. This was the dude. Don't miss this gem of a book.

Wonderful insight into our county’s history and the life of slavery and a slave holder.Would certainly recommend this short read.

As a Virginian with family who lived at this time near Montpelier this is a treasured brief account of a special gentleman's reminiscences. Appreciate it being made available for Kindle.

I was dithering about ordering a book called _A Slave in the White House_by Elizabeth Dowling Taylor, which is based on this diary, so I wanted to read the diary first. The diary is so compelling but much too short, so I’ve ordered Taylor’s book as well.

Very short book about James Madison, written by his personal manservant. It was informative, although only insofar as Madison’s personal life.