1From John Adams to Thomas Greenleaf, 8 September 1778 (Adams Papers)
Your Letter to me from Forton Goal dated in July I have lately received, and altho I most Sincerely condole with you under the Misfortune of your Captivity, yet I rejoice with you in the Continuance of your Health and in the Humanity, and Charity, and Friendship of your British Benefactors. As to the Assistance you are to expect, you may be assured and you may assure your fellow Prisoners,...