Mary Smith Cranch to Abigail Adams, August 7, 1784
Braintree August 7th. 1784 Long e’er this time I hope my dear Sister and Cousin have sat their Feet upon the British shore, and been made happy by the sight…
Braintree August 7th. 1784 Long e’er this time I hope my dear Sister and Cousin have sat their Feet upon the British shore, and been made happy by the sight…
Latitude 44 Long 24 on Board the Ship Active twesday July 6 1784 from the ocean My dear Sister I have been 16 days at sea, and have not attempted…
[ , Start insertion, 5 July 1784 , End, ] 1 Suppose every proper Epithet to occupy these two upper Lines. Under them all I most cordially salute you. Once…
Boston July 3d. 1784 Dear Sir Since Mrs. Adams’s Departure I have revolved within myself, whether you would not have an Inclination to purchase the piece of Land on Pens…
Boston July 3d. 1784 Dear Bror. I wrote you a few Lines 1 by your most amiable Partner who sailed in a Ship commanded by Capt. Byfield Lyde, from Boston,…
The Hague July 3. 1784 My Dearest Friend From the first of April to this time, I have been in constant and anxious Expectation of hearing of your Arrival in…
[ , Start insertion, June 1784 , End, ] My dear John There is no Accomplishment, more usefull or reputable, or which conduces more to the Happiness of Life, to…
Haverhill June 17< , Start deletion, 7 , End, >84 Sabbath Eve [ , Start insertion, 26 , End, ?] 1 My Dear Sister Mr. Dodge has just informed me…
The Hague June 21. 1784 My dear Son I received your Letter of the 15th. on the 18th. and that of the 18th. this moment, and am happy to find…
[ , Start insertion, ante 20 June 1784 , End, ] 1 Little my Dear Mrs. Dana did I think I should leave America without seeing you, but a slow…