1From Abigail Smith Adams to John Quincy Adams, 5 August 1809 (Adams Papers)
I would not come to Town to day because I knew I should only add to yours, and my own agony, my...
I address you jointly and congratulate you upon the fine weather we have had since you commenced...
3From Abigail Smith Adams to John Quincy Adams, 29 November 1805 (Adams Papers)
The reason that you did not receive a Letter from me when you arrived at Philadelphia, was oweing...
Your Journal No 7. to Janry 30th, Harriet brought me to day, just as we had sat down to dinner;...
I received yesterday your Letter of Novbr 27th. and was rejoiced to learn that you and the...
Your Letter of May 2d was so long comeing, that I feared Sickness had arrested your pen—as...
The fine Sleighing has tempted So many visitors to make use of it, that we have had a Constant...
I congratulate you upon your safe arrival in the cold Regions of the North: to which I hope your...
This is the last day of Sep’br, and the month is thus far expended, without my addressing a line...
do not think that I have not participated in your Joy, upon the Birth of your daughter, because I...