It is sometimes said that suspense is worse than the certainty of evil—But it is a hard relief...
I have received only one letter from you—that of 25. Novr: since I left you—And none from any of...
3From John Quincy Adams to William Smith Shaw, 27 December 1805 (Adams Papers)
I have to thank you for the receipt of your letter of the 14th: instt: and for the last number of...
4From John Quincy Adams to William Smith Shaw, 17 October 1807 (Adams Papers)
We arrived safe at Providence on the Evening of the day when we took leave of you in Boston; and...
5From John Quincy Adams to Abigail Smith Adams, 24 February 1808 (Adams Papers)
I have just received your affectionate letter of the 15th:— and do not a moment delay to answer...
Your letter of the 2d: has been duly received, and has contributed with those of your father...
I have nothing new to tell you from this place. I have no letter from you of later date than 25....
Your letter of the 16th: brought me consolation and hope in the information that you were all...
I now enclose you the two bills, together with an order upon the Bank at Boston for their...
10From John Quincy Adams to Catherine Nuth Johnson, 18 August 1807 (Adams Papers)
I take the first moment of self-possession that I have to inform you that my dear wife at...