Cotton Tufts to John Adams, November 27, 1797

Weymouth Nov r. 27. 1797

Dear S r.

Since my last to you, Porter has finishd ploughing the Meadow on
the back of your House, the lucky Moment was embraced for the purpose, no Time before or
since would have answer’d. the Land by Bass is also broke up— The Manure in the Dung
yard has been ploughd several Times and a considerable part of it carried upon the
Clover Field on the Hill and on the Land designd for Barley, the latter would have been
ploughd before this, had not the severe cold Weather prevented The Manure that would be
wanted on the Hill, it was thought best to get there before the Spring, as the Hill at
that Time of the Year is very spongy— There has been a great Scarcity of Sea Weed this
fall, but little could be collected— The cold Weather sits in with Violence, that I fear
they will not be able to get much, although some
late Storms have thrown considerable on the Shores—

As there will be some Fire Wood to be collected this Winter, Would
it not be best to take a Piece and cut it smooth, rather than to ramble about the Lots
for it— M r. Porter observed, that He thought the Growth of
Wood in your Lots had been injurd by consulting the Ease & Convenience of cutting
& getting it, rather the Benefit of the Woodlot—

For a fortnight past, the Weather has been cold, the Thermom r. for several Days stood from 20 to 25— this Morning it
stands at 19°.

With fervent Wishes for your Peace Comfort & Happiness / I am
Your Affectionate Friend & H Serv t.

Cotton Tufts—