John Adams to Abigail Smith, 8 May 1764

May 8th. 1764

Dr. Diana

This Morning received yours by Mr. Ayers. 1 I can say nothing to the Contents at present, being obliged to employ all my Time in preparing for Braintree. I write only to thank you, and let you know I come home Tomorrow.–€”But when I shall see Diana, is uncertain. In the Warfare between Inclination and Prudence, I believe Prudence must prevail, especially as that Virtue will in this Case be seconded by the sincerest of all Affections, that of Lysander for Diana.

Lysander