1To John Adams from Zabdiel Adams, 1 September 1788 (Adams Papers)
The time once was when I had the pleasure of being often in your company, & hearing from your mouth entertaining conversation upon interesting subjects; on men & manners, on arts and sciences, on government & politicks &c. But now these pleasing scenes are over. Providence has separated us, & denied all intercourse except by letters. When you was a member of Congress I transmitted to you one...