John Adams to Abigail Adams, 20 July 1776
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 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 17. 1776 Sir Your Letter of the Eighth contains Intelligence of an interesting Nature to the Public as well as to me, and my Family in particular.–The Small…
Philada. Tuesday Eveng. 16 July 1776 Sir On a Visit to Mrs. Yard this Evening I was inform–d by her that your Lady and Children propos–d to go into Boston,…
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,…
Boston July 13 1776 I must begin with apoligising to you for not writing since the 17 of June. I have really had so many cares upon my Hands and…
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.…
Boston July 8th. 1776 Mr. Adams You will hear by this Conveyance, itts probable that the small pox is likely to spread here chiefly by Innoculation As 4. or 500.…
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…