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Charles Francis Adams to William H. Seward, January 17, 1862
[Extract.] Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward. No. 103.] Legation of the United States, London, January 17, 1862. SIR: * * * * * * * * * * * *…
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John Adams to Abigail Adams, 21 May 1777
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Abigail Adams to John Adams, 18 May 1777
Sunday. May 18 1777 I think myself very happy that not a week passes but what I receive a Letter or two, some times more from you; and tho they…
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John Adams to Abigail Adams, 17 May 1777
Philadelphia May 17. 1777 I never fail to inclose to you the News papers, which contain the most of the Intelligence that comes to my Knowledge. I am obliged to…
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John Adams to Abigail Adams, 15 May 1777
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John Adams to Abigail Adams, 14 May 1777
May 14. 77 Prices with you are much more moderate than here. Yesterday I was obliged to give Forty shillings Pen. Cur. 1 Thirty two L.M. for one Gallon of…
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Isaac Smith Sr. to John Adams, 12 May 1777
Boston May. 12th. 1777 Mr. Adams I duly received your several packets for Mrs. Adams which have been forwarded.–I have thoughts of sending a Vessell to Georgia to load with…
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William H. Seward to Charles Francis Adams, December 13, 1861
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John Adams to Abigail Adams, 10 May 1777
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Charles Francis Adams to William H. Seward, November 29, 1861
Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward. No. 81.] Legation of the United States, London, November 29, 1861. Sir: I have the honor to transmit herewith the copy of a note addressed…
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John Adams to Abigail Adams, 7 May 1777
Philadelphia May 7. 1777 We have no News here, except what We get from your Country. The Privateers act with great Spirit, and are blessed with remarkable Success. Some Merchant…
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John Adams to Thomas Boylston Adams, 6 May 1777
Philadelphia May 6. 1777 My dear Son Thomas The only Reason why I omitted to write you when I wrote to your Brothers, 1 was because I thought you was…
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John Adams to Abigail Adams, 6 May 1777
May 6. 1777 We have no News here but what comes from you–except that all is well and quiet at Ticonderoga, that We have four Thousand Troops there, and that…
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Enclosure: List of American Losses at Danbury, 6 May 1777
1700 Barrells Pork 50 Do: Beef 700 Basketts Wheat 7 Hhds. Rum 6 Do: Bread 11 Tierces Claret 3 Quarter Cask Wine 12 or 1700 Wheat–Rye & Corn 12 Coile…
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Charles Francis Adams to William H. Seward, November 22, 1861
Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward. No. 75.] Legation of the United States, London, November 22, 1861. Sir: I have the honor to transmit a copy of a note of Lord…
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Abigail Adams to John Adams, 6 May 1777
May 6 1777 Tis ten days I believe since I wrote you a Line, 1 yet not ten minuts passes without thinking of you. Tis four Months wanting 3 days…
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John Adams to Abigail Adams, 4 May 1777
May 4. 1777 Inclosed with this you have an Evening Post, containing some of the tender Mercies of the Barbarians to their Prisoners. If there is a Man, Woman or…