Abigail Adams to Lewis D Ward, March 1, 1788

[ ante 17 March 1788 ]

Sir

Mr Adams being absent upon publick Buisness in Holland when your Letter came to Hand I
take the Liberty of replying to it, as I know he will be so much hurried for time when
he returns as to be unable to attend to private matters, but I can answer for him, and
am sure that he harbours no resentment against mrs Ward but wishes both of you success
in Life & will rejoice to find that you are in Buisness. as to any intelligence
respecting Mrs Wards Mother or family we are totally Ignorant about them not having
heard a word respecting them Since we came to Europe, but as we expect Soon to return,
if Mrs Ward wishes to write to them & will forward a Letter in the course of 8 Days
it shall be carefully conveyd to them

I am sorry to hear that mrs Ward has been so ill & sincerly wish her a restoration
to Health 1