Thomas Loring to John Adams, October 3, 1817

Hingham 3d: of Octr: 1817

Respected Sir

I would inform you my daughter Mrs: Lincoln died yesterday after a lingering illness. The funeral will be tomorrow.—The bell will toll at 3—O—clock.—

If convenient it would be highly gratifying to us for yours, Judge Adams’s & Mr. John Greenleafs families to attend.—

With sentiments of the highest respect / & esteem your most obedient servant.—

Thos: Loring