Abigail Adams to John Adams, 20 September 1776
Braintree Sepbr. 20 1777 [ i.e. 1776 ] I sit down this Evening to write you, but I hardly know what to think about your going to N.Y.–The Story has…
Braintree Sepbr. 20 1777 [ i.e. 1776 ] I sit down this Evening to write you, but I hardly know what to think about your going to N.Y.–The Story has…
B [oston] 1 Sep: 18. 1776 Madam I was extreemly sorry I could not pay that attention to your son Johnny, as I should wish to have done, had not…
Monday Septr. 16. 1776 The Postmaster at N. York, in a Panick, about a fortnight ago fled to Dobbs–s Ferry, about 30 Miles above N.Y. upon Hudsons River, which has…
Sepbr. 15 1776 I have been so much engaged this week with company that, tho I never cease to think of you I have not had leisure to write to…
Philadelphia Saturday Septr. 14. 1776 Yesterday Morning I returned with Dr. F. and Mr. R. from Staten Island where We met L [ord] H [owe] and had about three Hours…
Braintree Sepbr. 7 1776 1 Last monday I left the Town of Boston, underwent the operation of a smoaking at the lines and arrived at my Brother Cranchs where we…
Fryday Septr. 6. 1776 This day, I think, has been the most remarkable of all. Sullivan came here from Lord Howe, five days ago with a Message that his Lordship…
Philadelphia Septr. 5. 1776 Mr. Bass arrived this Day, with the joyfull News, that you were all well. By this Opportunity, I shall send you a Cannister of Green Tea,…
Plimouth Sept. 4th. 1776 Is my Dear Mrs. Adams too Much Engagd with Company, is her Family sick, or is she inattentive to What Gives pleasure to her Friend, that…
Wednesday Septr. 4. 1776 Mr. G [erry] arrived Yesterday, and brought me yours of August 17. and soon afterwards the Post came in, with yours of the 25. of Aug.…