I had anticipated a visit from Mrs Adams, & both her Children, for a few days at least, when she...
You my beloved Sisters, whose time is ever filled , with the various duties of Life, can more...
Mr Lion and his intended I suppose so , as the modern phrase is, called here last Wednesday—I was...
I received your kind letter, with the sum enclosed for Mr Little. Butter has, since yours was...
5From Hannah Phillips Cushing to Abigail Smith Adams, 11 May 1808 (Adams Papers)
I had the happiness of receiving your excellent letter at Middleton, for which my heart is alive...
Last Wednesday Miss Livermore was conducted by her Brother, from this House, as far as Haverhill,...
7From John Quincy Adams to Abigail Smith Adams, 20 April 1808 (Adams Papers)
My wife received a few days since a letter from you, and I had the happiness of receiving one...
We were blessed with fine weather & roads from Providence to Phila., where we staid a fortnight;...
9From John Quincy Adams to Abigail Smith Adams, 24 February 1808 (Adams Papers)
I have just received your affectionate letter of the 15th:— and do not a moment delay to answer...
I have delay’d answering your very kind letter owing to my Baby’s having been very seriously sick...