You will, I know, share with your father and me, in lamenting the death of our ancient friend,...
It is so long Since I received a Letter from you or any of the Family that I am not a little...
I wrote to you last week. Our election is over, and Mr. Gerry and Gray undoubtedly elected by a...
I rejoice to learn by Caroline’s letter to Susan, (which in her absence I took the liberty of...
The weather has been so intensely cold for near a Month past that I have not taken a pen or...
6From 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...
To cheer the gloom which, in despite of my efforts to dispel, will hang about my heart upon the...
I yesterday received your letter of June 1st. I think letters are longer upon their passage than...
Yesterday your father brought me the much–desired packet. You mention General Eaton’s...
10From Abigail Smith Adams to Abigail Amelia Adams Smith, 13 May 1809 (Adams Papers)
I have not had a line from you for several weeks. Your father visits the post-office every post...