1781From Abigail Smith Adams to Harriet Welsh, 2 June 1816 (Adams Papers)
I am very Sorry to learn that your Mother is so unwell, as Susan represents her. let me hear from...
I am ready to join in the exclamation of Eloissa when she said “Heaven first taught Letters, for...
1783From Abigail Smith Adams to Abigail Amelia Adams Smith, 29 August 1808 (Adams Papers)
Do you know how long a time has elapsed since you wrote a single line to your Mother? You did not...
1784From Abigail Smith Adams to Elizabeth Smith Shaw Peabody, 10 October 1810 (Adams Papers)
We have lost an excellent Neighbour and Friend in the death of Mr Black, for more than a Year he...
1785From Abigail Smith Adams to Harriet Welsh, 17 February 1815 (Adams Papers)
I received the Silk and chalk this mor’g on Wednesday. I wrote you and inclosed to you mr Adams...
1786From Abigail Smith Adams to Louisa Catherine Johnson Adams, 24 July 1813 (Adams Papers)
I received yesterday your Letter of the 4th April. I was grieved to find by it, that your spirits...
1787From Abigail Smith Adams to Elizabeth Smith Shaw Peabody, 12 December 1814 (Adams Papers)
How have your Lungs borne this severe cold weather? mine have hitherto sustaind it better than...
1788From Abigail Smith Adams to Elizabeth Smith Shaw Peabody, 18 July 1809 (Adams Papers)
It looks like a want of those gratefull feelings which I am sure are inmates of my Heart, that...
1789From Abigail Smith Adams to Louisa Catherine Johnson Adams, 4 March 1811 (Adams Papers)
When I wrote last to you, I was at a loss What to say to you, to console, and reconcile you to...
1790From Abigail Smith Adams to Harriet Welsh, 15 April 1815 (Adams Papers)
I send the Boys to your and your Fathers kind care. I hope they will not be obliged to stay long...