John Adams to Abigail Smith, 14 February 1763
Braintree Feby. 14th. 1763 Dear Madam Accidents are often more Friendly to us, than our own Prudence.–I intended to have been at Weymouth Yesterday, but a storm prevented.–Cruel, Yet perhaps…
Braintree Feby. 14th. 1763 Dear Madam Accidents are often more Friendly to us, than our own Prudence.–I intended to have been at Weymouth Yesterday, but a storm prevented.–Cruel, Yet perhaps…
Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams. No. 224.] Department of State, Washington, April 3, 1862. Sir: Your despatch of the 7th of March (No. 128) was received Every new instance of…
[ Braintree? 1762–1763 ] 1 Dr. Miss Jemima I have taken the best Advice, on the subject of your Billet, and I find you cannot compell me to pay unless…
Octr. 4th. 1762 Miss Adorable By the same Token that the Bearer hereof 1 satt up with you last night I hereby order you to give him, as many Kisses,…
Mr.Adams to Mr. Seward. No. 140.] Legation of the United States, London, April 3, 1862. Sir: I have to acknowledge the reception of despatches from the department, numbered 209, 210,…
Germantown Decr. 30th. 1761 Dear Miss Polly 1 I was at Boston yesterday and saw your Brother who was well. I have but a moments notice of an oportunity of…
How it is with you I know not, but if I am rightly informed, I am yet alive and not dead. And to prove it to you, I will tell…
Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams. No. 132.] Department of State, Washington, April 2, 1862. Sir: The reports we receive from China show that the insurrection there is becoming very formidable,…
Mon Ami My letters, for the future will come to you, not from a School House but from the Cell of an Hermit. I am removed from Worcester to Braintree…
Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams. No. 218.] Department of State, Washington, April 1, 1862. Sir: Your despatch of March 13, (No. 131,) has been submitted to the President. I have…