John Adams to Abigail Adams, May 19, 1789

New York. 19. May. 1789

My dearest Friend

inclosed is a Letter from Capt n. Brown who commands the
best Packet between Providence and this Place.— 1 He called very politely and respectfully to
offer his service in bringing you to New York.— if you can let him know the time when
you can come, he will be ready.

I have taken an House: but have nothing to put in it, [no]r to live on.— nothing is yet
determined, I never felt so [ir]resolute and undetermined what to do.— I approve of the
Idea of Sending the Furniture by Tirrell, and some of the Books—not many. 2 But I think it is best to wait till Something is determined by the House.— I have written another Letter
to President Willard, asking leave for Charles to come with you.— 3 I must give up the pleasing Idea of Seeing
Thomas, for the present.— M r & M rs Smith were in Town to day, and I dined with them at M r M c. Cormicks. They and their Children are well.— I
have this moment rec d a delightful Letter from Dr Price, in
which he remembers you with the kindest affection. 4 I will write you, the Moment any Thing is
settled.

My Sincere Thanks to Mr Wibird for his Remembrance of me in his Prayers. It is to me, a
most affecting Thing to hear myself prayed for in particular as I do every day in the
Week, and disposes me to bear, with more Composure, Some disagreable Circumstances, that
attend my Situation.— My Duty to my Mother and Love to all.— I hope my Brother will take
the Place, and plant the Hill— You must take the best Advice you can, and do as well as
you can. I have it not in my Power to assist you, but with [the] / best Wishes of yours
most tenderly

John Adams