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John Adams to Abigail Adams, 24 February 1774
Feby. 24. 1774 My Dear I was very glad to receive a Line from you, by Mr. French, tho the Account you give me of the Danger of my dear…
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[Private and confidential.], September 11, 1862.
[Private and confidential.] Executive Department, Austin, Texas, September 11, 1862. Sir: I have the honor to forward for your consideration the enclosed copies of letters, the one (marked A) from…
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Elizabeth Smith to Abigail Adams, 8 February 1774
Wey [mouth] February. 8th. 1774 My Dear Sister When I cast my Eyes backward; and take a general survey, of the great alterations which have been made within these few…
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Mercy Otis Warren to Abigail Adams, 19 January 1774
Plimouth january 19 1774 I sincerely Congratulate my much Esteemed friend on the Restoration of the invaluable Blessing of Health: without which (if I may so Express it) Life is…
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Mr. Benjamin to Mr. Slidell, October 17, 1862
Mr. Benjamin to Mr. Slidell. No. 7.] Confederate States of America, Department of State, Richmond, October 17, 1862. Sir: Since my No. 6 of 26th ultimo, of which duplicate is…
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John Quincy Adams to Elizabeth Cranch, 1773
[ 1773 ?] 1 Dear Cousing i thank you for your last letter i have < have > had it in my mind to write to you this long time…
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Mr. Benjamin to Mr. Mann, August 14, 1862
Mr. Benjamin to Mr. Mann. No. 4.] Department of State, Richmond, August 14, 1862. Sir: We are informed that an arrangement has been recently concluded between the government of the…
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Abigail Adams to John Adams, 30 December 1773
Weymouth December 30 1773 Alass! How many snow banks devide thee and me and my warmest wishes to see thee will not melt one of them. I have not heard…
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Mr. Benjamin to Mr. Slidell, September 26, 1862
[No. 6, duplicate.] Mr. Benjamin to Mr. Slidell. Department of State, Richmond, September 26, 1862. Sir: Since my No. 5, of 19th July, I am without any communication from you,…
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Abigail Adams to Mercy Otis Warren, 5 December 1773
Boston December 5. 1773 My Dear Mrs. Warren Do not my Worthy Friend tax me with either Breach of promise; or neglect towards you, the only reason why I did…
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Mercy Otis Warren to Abigail Adams, 25 July 1773
Plimouth july 25 1773 Dear Mrs. Adams I shall pass over in silence the Complementary introduction to your Letter, not because these Expressions of Esteem are frequently words of Course…
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Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams, January 19, 1863
Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams. No. 454.] Department of State, Washington, January 19, 1863. Sir: I have before me your despatch of December 25th, No. 281, together with the note…
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Abigail Adams to Mercy Otis Warren, 16 July 1773
Boston July 16 1773 Madam The kind reception I met with at your House, and the Hospitality with which you entertained me, demands my gratefull acknowledgment. By requesting a correspondence…
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John Adams to Abigail Adams, May 1772
Plymouth May Saturday 1772 1 My Dr. I take an opportunity by Mr. Kent, to let you know that I am at Plymouth, and pretty well. Shall not go for…
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John Adams to Isaac Smith Jr., 1771
[ 1771 ?] 1 P.S. There is another Gentleman whose History and Character I want to know more of, than I do at present, I mean Dr. Arthur Lee. 2…
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Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward, January 16, 1863
Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward. No. 299.] Legation of the United States. London, January 16, 1863. Sir: I have this moment received a large deputation of the executive committee of…
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John Adams to Abigail Adams, 17 September 1771
Septr. 17. 1771. My Dear There is no Business here 1 –And I presume as little at Braintree. The Pause in the English Trade, has made Husbandmen and Manufacturers, and…
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Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams, January 16, 1863
Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams. No. 451.] Department of State, Washington, January 16, 1863. Sir: Your despatch of January 1st (No. 287) has been received. The note you have addressed…
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Isaac Smith Jr. to John Adams, 3 September 1771
London, Septr. 3: [ 1771 ] Dear sir I have just returned from an agreable excursion, in the course of which I had the pleasure of receiving your favour of…
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Abigail Adams to Isaac Smith Jr., 20 April 1771
Braintree April the 20 1771 Dear Sir I write you, not from the Noisy Buisy Town, but from my humble Cottage in Braintree, where I arrived last Saturday and here…