John Adams to Abigail Adams, 27 July 1776
Philadelphia July 27. 1776 Disappointed again.–The Post brought me no Letter from you, which I dont wonder at much, nor any Intelligence concerning you, which surprizes me, a good deal.…
Philadelphia July 27. 1776 Disappointed again.–The Post brought me no Letter from you, which I dont wonder at much, nor any Intelligence concerning you, which surprizes me, a good deal.…
July 23. 1776 This Mornings Post brought me yours of July 13 and 14 and has relieved me from an huge Load of Anxiety.–Am happy to hear that you are…
Philadelphia July 20. 1776 This has been a dull day to me: I waited the Arrival of the Post with much Solicitude and Impatience, but his Arrival made me more…
Philadelphia July 16. 1776 In a Letter from your Uncle Smith, and in another from Mr. Mason which I received by this days Post 1 I am informed that you…
Philadelphia July 15. 1776 My very deserving Friend, Mr. Gerry, setts off, tomorrow, for Boston, worn out of Health, by the Fatigues of this station. He is an excellent Man,…
Philadelphia July 11. 1776 You seem to be situated in the Place of greatest Tranquility and Security, of any upon the Continent. . . . 1 I may be mistaken…
June [ i.e. July ] 10. 1776 You will see by the Newspapers, which I from time to time inclose, with what Rapidity, the Colonies proceed in their political Maneuvres.…
Philadelphia July 7. 1776 It is worth the while of a Person, obliged to write as much as I do, to consider the Varieties of Style. . . . 1…
Plimouth July 3d 1776 A Lame Hand still prevents me the free use of Either the Nedle or the pen. Yet I take up the Latter and Attempt a Line…
Philadelphia July 3d. 1776 Had a Declaration of Independency been made seven Months ago, it would have been attended with many great and glorious Effects. . . . 1 We…