Louisa Catherine Johnson to John Quincy Adams, April 11, 1797

London April 11 th. 1797

Do not imagine my friend, that I am so weak as to indulge the hope
of meeting you in this Country, ardently as I desire it, I am too well convinced our
seperation for a time is inevitable to suffer myself to encourage such delusive ideas,
and I now endeavor as much as possible to acquire that fortitude, you so much admire,
and which I really find so essential—

You tell me my friend that it is probable you may not remove untill
the fall— I need not repeat what I have so often said, for you must know that this
certainty cannot contribute to my happiness, however I must content myself with the hope
that when we do meet, we shall never again be seperated—

What you said respecting Portugal surprized me, as I had lately
understood she was likely to make her peace, but I think a Country that is likely to be
invaded by a foreign army, cannot be a desirable residence for a Lady, though I should
not have hesitated accompanying you, had it been possible— 1

M r. Hall who dines with us yesterday,
talks of visiting you at The Hague in a week or two— 2

Mama, and my Sisters, send their love to you— believe me ever
faithfully your friend.

Louisa C. Johnson