11From Abigail Smith Adams to Abigail Amelia Adams Smith, 8 May 1808 (Adams Papers)
I took my pen to write to you this morning in a placid temper of mind; the news papers of...
12From Abigail Smith Adams to Abigail Amelia Adams Smith, 1809 (Adams Papers)
Yesterday your father received a letter from William. We rejoice to learn that you are well; and...
Do you know how long a time has elapsed since you wrote a single line to your Mother? You did not...
It is so long Since I received a Letter from you or any of the Family that I am not a little...
William left us on thursday, and on fryday set his face towards you. we parted with him, with...
Your two last letters of March 10th and 23d, came safe to hand. They gave me great pleasure, not...
What is the reason I do not get a Letter from my Mother I think I hear you say? Why I will tell...
I rejoice to learn by Caroline’s letter to Susan, (which in her absence I took the liberty of...
You will, I know, share with your father and me, in lamenting the death of our ancient friend,...
20From Abigail Smith Adams to Abigail Amelia Adams Smith, 23 May 1809 (Adams Papers)
Yesterday your father brought me the much–desired packet. You mention General Eaton’s...