John Adams to Abigail Adams, February 27, 1779
Feb. 27. 1779 The Weather continuing fine, I went to Saint Denis a little Village about Eight Miles from this Place, where are the Tombs of all the Kings and…
Feb. 27. 1779 The Weather continuing fine, I went to Saint Denis a little Village about Eight Miles from this Place, where are the Tombs of all the Kings and…
Feb. 26.1779 I have this day taken a long Ramble, with my son. The Weather is as delightfull as you can imagine. There is not in the Month of May,…
Passy Feb. 21. 1779 My dear Yours by Mr. Williams have received. 1 The little Bill must be paid, but I confess it allarms me a little. The Expence of…
Passy Feby. 20th. 1779 Hond. Mamma I last night had the honour of reading a letter from you to my Pappa dated Jany. 4th. 1 in which you complain much…
Feb. 20. 1779 A new Commission has arrived by which the Dr. is sole Minister. Mr. Lee continues Commissioner for Spain, but I am reduced to the Condition of a…
Passy Jany. 19. 1779 My dearest I can only tell you that I am not well. A bad Cold only. The others are all well. Not a Word of News…
Passy Jany. 18. 1779 My dearest Friend A Gentleman, Mr. Boardman of Newbury Port, 1 is going, and by him I send you a few Lines. In England nothing is…
Janry. 4 1779 Dear Sir May I be permitted to call of your attention from the important and weighty concerns of State to answer me a Question in which I…
Janry. 2 1779 My Dearest Friend You have directed me to draw Bills upon you for what Money I want, and add, that if my Bills are scrupled, to get…
Passy Jany. 1. 1779 I wish you an happy new Year, and many happy Years—and all the Blessings of Life. Who knows but this Year may be more prosperous for…