Letters to John Adams

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Abigail Adams to John Adams, 2 March 1776

I was greatly rejoiced at the return of your servant to find you had safely arrived, and that you were well. I had never heard a word from you after…

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Abigail Adams to John Adams, 21 February 1776

Febry 21 1776 Tis a month this day since you left me, and this is the first time I have taken my pen to write to you. My conscience accuses…

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Isaac Smith Sr. to John Adams, with Adams’ Letter of Transmittal, 19 January 1776

Salem, January 19, 1776 Mr. Adams I had wrote you several posts before my hearing you was returned. I should be very glad if you and Mrs. Adams could take…

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Isaac Smith Sr. to John Adams, 2 January 1776

Salem January the 2d. 1776 Mr. Adams I wrote you sometime Ago, 1 desireing you to inquire of the So. Carolina Gentlemen whether they wanted to make Exchange of some…

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Abigail Adams to John Adams, 10 December 1775

Braintree December 10. 1775 I received your obliging favour by Mrs. Morgan, with the papers, and the other articles you sent which were very acceptable to me. As they are…

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Abigail Adams to John Adams, 27 November 1775

November 27 1775 Tis a fortnight to Night since I wrote you a line during which, I have been confined with the Jaundice, Rhumatism and a most voilent cold; I…

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Abigail Adams to John Adams, 12 November 1775

Braintree Novbr. 12 1775 I received yours of October 23. I want to hear from you every day, and I always feel sorrow when I come to the close of…

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Abigail Adams to John Adams, 5 November 1775

November 5 1775 I have been prevented writing you for more than a Week past by a Whitlow upon the fore finger of my right Hand. Tis now so tender…

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Abigail Adams to John Adams, 25 October 1775

October 25 1775 I have been highly favourd this week past. No less than 5 Letters I have received from you. It is a releif to one to know that…

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Abigail Adams to John Adams, 22 October 1775

Braintree october 22 1775 Mr. Lorthorp 1 call–€™d here this Evening and brought me yours of the 1 of October a day which will ever be rememberd by me, for…

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