Letters from Elizabeth Smith Shaw Peabody

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Elizabeth Smith to John Adams, 14 October 1774

Wey–€” October 14th. 1774 I have (my Dear Brother) been more than entertained by perusing a number of your Letters to my Sister. Highly favoured among Women, and peculiarly happy…

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Elizabeth Smith to Abigail Adams, 7 March 1774

Wey [mouth] March 7th. 1774 Dear Sister I had written to the Deacon before I had received Yours, 1 wherein I have your Sanction for it, and I had so…

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Elizabeth Smith to Abigail Adams, 8 February 1774

Wey [mouth] February. 8th. 1774 My Dear Sister When I cast my Eyes backward; and take a general survey, of the great alterations which have been made within these few…

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Elizabeth Smith to Isaac Smith Jr., 13 April 1768

Weymouth April 13th 1768 I return you Dr. Smollet, the Modern Travels, and the Funeral Elegy: with thanks for the lent of them. 1 If at any time when you…

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