Martha Washington to Abigail Adams, 1 January 1800
Martha Washington to Abigail Adams
Mount vernon January the 1 1800
My Dear madam—
Accept the thanks of a heart opprest with sorrow but greatfull for your friendly sympathising letter.1
To that almighty power who alone can heal the wounds he inflicts I look for consolation and fortitude
May you long very long enjoy the happiness you now possess and never know affliction like mine
with prayers for your happiness / I remain your sincear / Friend
Martha Washington—
RC (NNPM:Misc. American Presidents); endorsed: “Mrs Washington / Janry 1. 1800—”
1. AA to Washington, 25 Dec. 1799, above.