John Adams to Abigail Adams, 14 August 1776
Philadelphia 14. August 1776 This is the Anniversary of a memorable day, in the History of America: a day when the Principle of American Resistance and Independence, was first asserted,…
Philadelphia 14. August 1776 This is the Anniversary of a memorable day, in the History of America: a day when the Principle of American Resistance and Independence, was first asserted,…
Philadelphia Aug 13. 1776 Geography is a Branch of Knowledge, not only very usefull, but absolutely necessary, to every Person of public Character whether in civil or military Life. Nay…
Aug. 12 76 Mr. A. and Coll. Whipple, are at length gone. Coll. Tudor went off with them. They went away, about Three o Clock this afternoon. I wrote by…
Ticonderoga August. 11th. 1776 Mrs. Adams Inclosd I send you a Copy of General Carltons Orders of the 7th. Instant, which we received by Major Biggelow of Connecticut, who was…
Aug. 10. 76 Yours of 30. and 31 July was brought me, to day, by Captain Cazneau. I am happy to think that you, and my oldest son, are well…
Philadelphia August 6. 1776 Yours of 29 July came by this days Post, and made me very happy. Nabby, Charles, and Tommy, will have the small Pox, well, I dont…
Aug. 3. 1776 The Post was later than usual to day, so that I had not yours of July 24 till this Evening. You have made me very happy, by…
Philadelphia July 30. 1776 Tuesday This is one of my fortunate days. The Post brought me, a Letter from you and another from my Friend and Brother. 1 The particular…
Philadelphia July 29. 1776 How are you all this Morning? Sick, weak, faint, in Pain; or pretty well recovered? By this Time, you are well acquainted with the Small Pox.…
Ticonderoga. July 27th. 1776 Mrs. Adams When I reflect on that Tranquil State, and agreable Scituation which I was in, while I had the Honour of being one of your…