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John Adams to Abigail Adams, January 14, 1777
Hartford Jany. 14. 1777 It is now generally believed here that G. Washington has killed and taken at least two Thousands of Mr. Howes Army since Christmas. Indeed the Evidence…
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John Adams to Abigail Adams, January 13, 1777
Hartford Jan. 13. 1777 The Riding has been so hard and rough, and the Weather so cold that We have not been able to push farther than this Place. My…
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John Adams to Abigail Adams, January 9, 1777
Dedham January 9. 1777 My dear The irresistable Hospitality of Dr. Sprague and his Lady has prevailed upon me, and my worthy Fellow Traveller, to put up at his happy…
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Mercy Otis Warren to Abigail Adams, December 1, 1776
Plimouth Dec. 1st. 1776 It is A Long time since I had the Happiness of hearing from my Braintree Friends. Dos my dear Mrs. Adams think I am Indebted a…
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Mercy Otis Warren to Abigail Adams, October 15, 1776
October 15 1776 Nothing but the Greatest affection for my dear Mrs. Adams Would Induce me to Break over the Avocations of this busey Morning, and to quit the Conversation…
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John Adams to Abigail Adams, October 11, 1776
Philadelphia Octr. 11. 1776 I suppose your Ladyship has been in the Twitters, for some Time past, because you have not received a Letter by every Post, as you used…
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John Adams to Abigail Adams, October 8, 1776
Oct. 8. 76 I ought to acknowledge with Gratitude, your constant Kindness in Writing to me, by every Post. Your favour of Septr. 29. came by the last. I wish…
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John Adams to Abigail Adams, October 7, 1776
Octr: 7th: 1776 I have been here, untill I am stupified. If I set down to write even to you, I am at a Loss what to write. We expect…
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John Adams to Abigail Adams, October 5, 1776
Oct. 5. 1776 Mr. Eliot brought me yours of Septr. 21, this day. My Health is rather better than worse. The cool Weather, in conjunction with my Ride to Staten…
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John Adams to Abigail Adams, October 4, 1776
Philadelphia Octr: 4th: 1776 I am seated, in a large Library Room, with Eight Gentlemen round about me, all engaged in Conversation. Amidst these Interruptions, how shall I make it…