Hannah Adams was an American author of books on comparative religion and early United States history. She was born in Medfield, Massachusetts and died in Brookline. Adams is believed to have been the first woman in the U.S. to work as a professional writer.
Medfeild. Massachusets. Feb— 21. 1791. Sir, Desirous to gain the patronage of so distinguished a character, with the utmost diffidence I request your acceptance of the inclosed dedication to my…
Medfeild Massachusets May 16 th 1791. Sir, With the most grateful and respectful sentiments I return my acknowlegments for your valuable present. The notice of so illustrious a character does…
Medfield May 12 th — 1798. Madam My knowledge of your condescension and goodness emboldens me to address you at present. I have at length prepared my History of New-England…
Medfield August 27 1800. Sir, Impressed with a sense of your condescension, I again presume to prefix your name to this work, with an ardent wish, that the present additions…