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 RUTHERFORD BIRCHARD HAYES 159 many prominent persons, and an association of prominent ladies presented her portrait, to be added to the collection at the White House. Her high character, her frankness and sincerity, as well as the rare charm of her bearing, won her in an un common degree the affection and esteem of all who came into contact with her.