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John Adams to Abigail Smith, 4 May 1764
Four O Clock afternoon May 4th. 1764 Returned from a Ramble in Town which began at 10 in the Morning. Dined with my Friend S. Adams 1 and Wm. Checkley,…
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Abigail Smith to John Adams, 30 April 1764
Weymouth April 30. 1764 Dear Lysander Your Friendly Epistle reach–d me a fryday morning, it came like an Infernal Mesenger, thro fire and Brimstone, Yet it brought me tidings of…
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John Adams to Abigail Smith, 26 April 1764
Boston April 26th. 1764 Many have been the particular Reasons against my Writing for several days past, but one general Reason has prevailed with me more than any other Thing,…
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Cotton Tufts to Abigail Smith, 19 April 1764
[ Boston, 19? April 1764 1 ] My Dear It was not forgetfulness, that prevented my writing. You must not ascribe to forgetfulness my not writing to You for some…
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Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams, December 8, 1862
Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams. No. 421.] Department of State, Washington, December 8, 1862. Sir: Your despatch of November 20 (No. 262) is received. The President is content that you…
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Abigail Smith to John Adams, 19 April 1764
Thursday Eve.–Weymouth April th 19 1764 Why my good Man, thou hast the curiosity of a Girl. Who could have believed that only a slight hint would have set thy…
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Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward, December 4, 1862
[Extracts.] Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward. No. 268.] Legation of the United States, London, December 4, 1862. Sir: I have to acknowledge the reception of despatches from the department, numbered…
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John Adams to Abigail Smith, 18 April 1764
April 18. [ 1764 ] Wednesday 2 O Clock Dr. Diana Three of our Company, have now the Small Pox upon them, Wheat, Badger, and Elderkin. We have seen them…
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John Adams to Abigail Smith, 17 April 1764
Tuesday 17th. April 1764 Yours of April 15th. this moment received. I thank You for it–and for your offer of Milk, but We have Milk in vast Abundance, and every…
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Abigail Smith to John Adams, 16 April 1764
Weymouth April th 16 1764 1 My Friend I think I write to you every Day. Shall not I make my Letters very cheep; don–t you light your pipe with…
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Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward, November 21, 1862
Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward. No. 266.] Legation of the United States, London, November 21, 1862. Sir: I have the honor to transmit copies of two notes which have passed…
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Abigail Smith to John Adams, 15 April 1764
Sunday Noon Weymouth April th 15 1764 Sir Mr. Cranch informs me that Hones 1 will go to Town tomorrow, and that I may not miss one opportunity, have now…
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Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward, November 27, 1862
[Extracts.] Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward. No. 265.] Legation of the United States, London, November 27, 1862. Sir: Since the date of my last to you I have received from…
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John Adams to Abigail Smith, 14 April 1764
Saturday. Two O Clock [ 14 April 1764 ] The Deacon and his Three Children are arrivd and the Operation has been performed, and all well. And now our Hospital…
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Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward, November 20, 1862
Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward. No. 262.] Legation of the United States, London, November 20, 1862. Sir: I have to acknowledge the reception from the department of despatches, numbered from…
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John Adams to Abigail Smith, 13 April 1764
[ Boston, 13 April 1764 ] My dearest We arrived at Captn. Cunninghams, about Twelve O–Clock and sent our Compliments to Dr. Perkins. The Courrier returned with Answer that the…
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Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward, November 15, 1862
[Extracts.] Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward. No. 261.] Legation of the United States, London, November 15, 1862. Sir: The reply of Earl Russell to the French note which is published…
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Abigail Smith to John Adams, 12 April 1764
Weymouth April 12. 1764 My Dearest Friend Here am I all alone, in my Chamber, a mere Nun I assure you, after professing myself thus will it not be out…
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John Adams to Abigail Smith, 12 April 1764
Thurdsday. 5. Oclock. [ 12 April ] 1764 Dr. Diana I have Thoughts of sending you a Nest of Letters like a nest of Basketts; tho I suspect the latter…
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Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams, November 30, 1862
Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams. No. 415.] Department of State, Washington, November 30, 1862. Sir: I have expected to be able to inform you that General Burnside has advanced across…