Elizabeth Smith Shaw to Abigail Adams, December 5, 1784
Haverhill Dec. 5 1784 My Ever dear Sister I have not seen your Letter to Sister Cranch 1 as yet, and cannot tell how you like your present Situation—the People—their…
Haverhill Dec. 5 1784 My Ever dear Sister I have not seen your Letter to Sister Cranch 1 as yet, and cannot tell how you like your present Situation—the People—their…
Auteuel December 3 1784 Mrs. Adams’es Respectfull Compliments to Dr. Franklin, is much obliged to him for the oil he was so kind as to send her, and is very…
December 3. 1784 My dear Betsy I had my dear Girl such an obligeing visit from you last Night, 1 and such sweet communion with you that it has really…
Weymouth Decr. 1. 1784 My Dear Cousn Your letter from Autueil near Paris of Sept. 8 gave me great Pleasure as it assured me of Your safe Arrival in France…
Weymouth Novr. 26. 1784 Dear Sr Yours of Sept. 5. I received the 13th. Instant and rejoice to hear that You are in the Enjoyment of that Family Felicity, which…
London. 22d. Novemr. 1784 Very well, Madam; this fine house of the Comte de Rouhaut, spacious Gardens, Courts &c. have seemingly banished from your thoughts humble Basinghall Street . I…
[ , Start insertion, 5 September 1784 , End, ] 1 Dear Sir I have scarcly toucht a pen since I came from London nor have I written a single…
[ , Start insertion, 5 September 1784 , End, ] Autuel distant from Paris 4 miles My dear Sister It is now the 5th of September, and I have been…
Auteuil Sepbr 5 1784 My dear Lucy I promised to write to you from the Hague, 1 but your uncles unexpected arrival at London prevented me. Your uncle purchased an…
Auteuil Sepbr. 5 1784 My dear Betsy I am situated at a small desk in an appartment about 2 thirds as large as your own little Chamber; this appartment opens…