The sessions with Mr. Dubois continued, but it was in the private parlor of Abigail Braddock that Sarah Biddle received the greatest knowledge, for in Mrs. Braddock's private parlor Sarah Biddle learned not only to read books, but also to love them.

Stephanie Grace Whitson
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Abigail Braddock (1780 - 1859) was the wife of Samuel Braddock, a prominent lawyer in Philadelphia. She was also the aunt of James Buchanan, who became the 17th president of the United States. Abigail Braddock continued to tutor Sarah Biddle, who was an orphan. After they met, Abigail and Sarah got along well and discussed many things together.

One subject that they discussed was literature. Reading became one of Sarah's greatest passions.

Source: Sarahs Patchwork

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