Abigail Adams Smith to John Quincy Adams, August 20, 1788
Jamaica August 20 th 1788— It was with real pleasure my Dear Brother that I received a few days since your letter of july 20 th — 1 It was…
Jamaica August 20 th 1788— It was with real pleasure my Dear Brother that I received a few days since your letter of july 20 th — 1 It was…
New-York, August 13th, 1788. My Dear Mamma: We came to town last evening to dine (by invitation) this day, with the President of Congress, and this morning I had the…
Long-Island— Beaver Hall August 10th, 1788— Dear Sir. I have been honoured by the receipt of your friendly Letter of July the 16 th . 1 I supposed, that on…
[ 6 August 1788 ] 1 My dear Child It grieves me to think how little I have been able to write to you since my arrival here. I have…
Plimouth July 30 th 1788. My dear Madam one line by my son inquires after the health of my Friend, at Braintree. do you begin to feel at home. &…
Jamaica, Long Island, July 27th, 1788. Last Thursday I had the pleasure of receiving my dear papa’s kind letter of July 16th. I was very impatient to hear of your…
Haverhill July 26 th. 1788 My Dear Sister— I got home the Friday-noon after I left you, & had the great satisfaction of finding all well—my little Daughters humour much…
[ ante 30 March 1788 ] Sir your obliging favour of Feb ry 27 was brought me in the absence of mr Adams, who is gone to Holland upon publick…
George Street March 28 th: 1788 M rs: Copley presents Compliments to M rs: Adams: would have called uppon her this Morning, but that she thinks it must at this…
Bath Hotell March 23 1788 my dearest Friend I received yours of the 14 th and ever Since thursday have been in Hourly expectation of seeing you I hope it…