31From John Quincy Adams to Abigail Smith Adams, 17 November 1805 (Adams Papers)
We embarked at Providence on Tuesday morning, as I wrote you we purposed to do; and after a...
I have delayed writing dear Madam longer than I intended, in the hope of giving you a more...
I received your two kind letters a few days since and was much affected by the account of poor...
You my beloved Sisters, whose time is ever filled , with the various duties of Life, can more...
I had anticipated a visit from Mrs Adams, & both her Children, for a few days at least, when she...
I will not, I dare not, stop to think how long it is, since I have written to my Dear Sister, but...
37From Elizabeth Smith Shaw Peabody to Abigail Smith Adams, 9 May 1808 (Adams Papers)
Last Wednesday Miss Livermore was conducted by her Brother, from this House, as far as Haverhill,...
I received your kind letter, with the sum enclosed for Mr Little. Butter has, since yours was...
39From Mercy Otis Warren to Abigail Smith Adams, 11 July 1807 (Adams Papers)
Though your last Letter was not immediately answered, I offer no apology but my own frequent...
40From 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...