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Abigail Adams to William Stephens Smith, 3 May 1801

Abigail Adams to William Stephens Smith

Quincy, 3 May, 1801.

Dear Sir,

I have to acknowledge the receipt of the raspberry bushes, and the pot of strawberry vines, for which accept my thanks. I have had them placed in a good part of the garden, and shall pay particular attention to them. I hope I shall be able to treat you with a plate of them, when I shall have the pleasure of seeing you at Quincy.

Whatever strange events occur in the political world, I think your path plain; the strict and impartial discharge of the duties of your office, with a prudent silence, without becoming the demagogue of any party.

Be so good as to send the enclosed by a safe hand.1 My love to Mrs. Smith and the children. Tell her I have commenced my operations of dairy-woman; and she might see me, at five o’clock in the morning, skimming my milk. Adieu, my dear Sir.

Your affectionate

A. Adams.

MS not found. Printed from AA, Letters, ed. CFA, 1840 description begins Letters of Mrs. Adams, the Wife of John Adams. With an Introductory Memoir by Her Grandson, Charles Francis Adams, Boston, 1840. description ends , p. 436.

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