White House Relics A fine collection of relics three handmade iron nails 4in to 6in long removed from flooring of the White House office of President James Madison after the British burned the building in 1814 during the War of 1812 These relics were originally owned by Congressman Joseph Hopkinson son of Signer Francis Hopkinson and are accompanied by a notarized letter of provenance from direct descendant Dr. John Hopkinson III In pegged wooden display box