Mary Smith Gray Otis to Abigail Adams, April 23, 1802
Washington April 23 d 1802 Indolence shall no longer prevent my acknowledging, the pleasure I felt (my dear M rs Adams) from your kind & affectionate letter which I received…
Washington April 23 d 1802 Indolence shall no longer prevent my acknowledging, the pleasure I felt (my dear M rs Adams) from your kind & affectionate letter which I received…
Quincy April 18 th 1802— my dear Thomas. I have too long delayed, replying to Your Letter of March 20th. Whatever is written to You, by Your Parents, sincerely anxious…
Quincy 11. April 1802. My dear Brother. Since my last letter to you, I have not had the pleasure of receiving a line from you— 1 I have it not…
Quincy Feb. 1. 1802 My dear Son Politicks are forbidden fruit to me, at present, and what other Subject can I choose for a Letter? Shall I tell you what…
Philadelphia 30 th: January 1802 Dear Sir. I have to acknowledge your favor of the 13 th: ult o: . 1 The principal subject in which you dwelt; viz: the…
Kenderton jan ry th 23: 1802— My Dear Madam: Yours of the 10 th Instant was presented this morning— 1 I am happy you again experience the Utility of the…
Boston 18. January 1802. Dear Sir. Two months having elapsed since I made the proposal respecting the note of hand due from your brother Justus to me, and being still…
Boston 9. Jan y: 1802. My dear Brother. I have received three letters from you without making the proper returns— 1 The occasion of which has been the continual occupation…
Quincy December 27 th 1801 my dear Thomas I have not written you a Letter for a long time, yet I have not been unthoughtfull of you. 1 my mind…
Washington December the 18 th. 1801. My Dear Madam We came to the City on the 4 th. The weather & roads were as favorable as could be expected for…