1Abigail Adams to John Adams, 9 April 1797 (Adams Papers)
...is awake among all Parties— among the Rivals of his Fame Emulation is on tip-toe. participation and affection accompany the wishes of his Friends, and his Enemies lie in wait, for reasons to justify disapprobation. this is the World.
2Abigail Adams to John Adams, 17 April 1797 (Adams Papers)
America” to “flock to this standard,” the writer further urged the nation to strive to “be in peace with all the world” but to “not forget that great people who were our
3Abigail Adams to John Adams, 26 April 1797 (Adams Papers)
...me. My agitated mind wants repose. I have twice the present week met my friends and relatives, and taken leave of them in houses of mourning. I have asked, “Was all this necessary to wean me from the world? Was there danger of my fixing a too strong attachment upon it? Has it any allurements, which could make me forget, that here I have no abiding-place?”...to leave the world. She made...
4Abigail Adams to Mary Smith Cranch, 24 May 1797 (Adams Papers)
’s plan to seek a diplomatic resolution with France and pledged to give due consideration to his recommendations for defensive measures, believing that “the present session of Congress will manifest to the world, that, although the United States love peace, they will be independent” (
5Abigail Adams to Cotton Tufts, 14 June 1797 (Adams Papers)
I have felt every day as if I was conscience smit for neglecting to write to you. I have been some encumberd with cares and ceremonies which tho not very pleasent, the custom of the World, and the state of society have made them necessary in publick Life. the sitting of congress has added to my cares, at a season of the Year when I should very gladly have dispenced with so much company...
6Abigail Adams to Mary Smith Cranch, 12 December 1797 (Adams Papers)
” to proceed from the pen of the Duke of Braintree as he stiles the President. if this has not been printed in any of our papers, let it be sent to the Mercury to insert, that the world may see what bold and daring lies these wretches are capable of.
7Abigail Adams to Thomas Boylston Adams, 3 January 1798 (Adams Papers)
I know not into whose Hands this may fall. it would not be prudent to write any thing but what is known to the world. I saw your Friend mr Charles Hall yesterday who inquired affectionatly after you. he is doing very well in his profession. he is to dine with us to day. I heard from your sister last week. she...
8Abigail Adams to Mary Smith Cranch, 1 February 1798 (Adams Papers)
...are disposed to give him a call, but far otherways, I shall rejoice in the prospect of having so Virtuous and sensible a Gentleman Setled with us, to whom I doubt not, years will teach more knowledge of the world
9Abigail Adams to Elizabeth Smith Shaw Peabody, 13 February 1798 (Adams Papers)
any person at all conversant in the world must be stupid indeed not to take an interest in the Great Events which are now acting upon the Theater of the World, particuliarly the French revolution which astonishes the universe. I know not how better to describe it than in the words of a late writer...of Peacefeild, Secured from the Noise of the World, its power and ambition. Publick...
10Abigail Adams to William Smith Shaw, 20 March 1798 (Adams Papers)
and Sanctiond by the experience of Ages as one of the strongest Links in the social order, as one of the firmest pillars which supports Decency, Virtue, and Religion, in the world. It is the origion of all relations, and the first Element of all duties,..., has by these two things done more towards the Peace, happiness settlement and civilization of the world, than by any other part,...