Abigail Adams to Mercy Otis Warren, 27 August 1775
Braintree August 27 1775 My Dear Mrs. Warren It was with pleasure I received a line from my Friend to day informing me of her better Health. I was really…
Braintree August 27 1775 My Dear Mrs. Warren It was with pleasure I received a line from my Friend to day informing me of her better Health. I was really…
Watertown. Saterday 12 o Clock [ 26 August 1775 ] 1 I know my dear friend Mrs. Adams will be Glad to hear Her friend is in Better Health than…
Westfield August 18th. 1775 My Dear Friend –To certain Trouble we are born Hope to rejoice but sure to mourn.– A serious truth this, which daily observation teaches, and experience…
Braintree August 10 1775 Dearest Friend Tis with a sad Heart I take my pen to write to you because I must be the bearer of what will greatly afflict…
Braintree july 31–1775 I do not feel easy more than two days together without writing to you. If you abound you must lay some of the fault upon yourself, who…
Philadelphia July 30th. 1775 My dear This Letter is intended to go by my Friend Mr. William Barrell, whom I believe you have seen in Boston. If he calls at…
Philadelphia July 28. 1775 My Dear Your two last Letters had very different Effects. The long one gave me vast Satisfaction. It was full of usefull Information, and of excellent…
Salem July 26 1775 Mr. Adams I forgot in my last epistle, to desire you to speak to the Phila. printer–s of the News paper–s generally sent this way for…
Weymouth July 25. 1775 Dear Sr. Since my last to you, nothing very important has occurd. The Skirmish near Long Island, You have already received an Accountt off by Mrs.…
Braintree, July 25 1775 Dearest Friend I received yours of July 7 for which I heartily thank you, it was the longest and best Letter I have had, the most…