John Adams to Abigail Adams, 29 June 1774
York June 29. 1774 My Dear I have a great Deal of Leisure, which I chiefly employ in Scribbling, that my Mind may not stand still or run back like…
York June 29. 1774 My Dear I have a great Deal of Leisure, which I chiefly employ in Scribbling, that my Mind may not stand still or run back like…
Ipswich June 23. 1774 My Dr. I had a tollerable Journey hither, but my Horse trotted too hard. I miss my own Mare–however I must make the best of it.…
Boston May 12. 1774 My Dear I am extreamly afflicted with the Relation your Father gave me, of the Return of your Disorder. I fear you have taken some Cold;…
Feby. 24. 1774 My Dear I was very glad to receive a Line from you, by Mr. French, tho the Account you give me of the Danger of my dear…
Plymouth May Saturday 1772 1 My Dr. I take an opportunity by Mr. Kent, to let you know that I am at Plymouth, and pretty well. Shall not go for…
[ 1771 ?] 1 P.S. There is another Gentleman whose History and Character I want to know more of, than I do at present, I mean Dr. Arthur Lee. 2…
Septr. 17. 1771. My Dear There is no Business here 1 –And I presume as little at Braintree. The Pause in the English Trade, has made Husbandmen and Manufacturers, and…
Boston April 11th. 1 1771 My dear sir Three Days since I received your obliging Favour of February 21st. for which I thank you. The Account you give me of…
Boston Janry. 4 1770 Dear Cousin I Congratulate you upon the fine weather we have had since your absence; if it has been as favourable to you, as it has…
Falmouth < June 30 > July 1 1769 [ My ] 1 Dear We have lived thro the Heat, and Toil, and Confusion of this Week. We have tried three…