John Adams to Abigail Smith, 8 May 1764
John Adams to Abigail Smith
May 8th. 1764
Dr. Diana
This Morning received yours by Mr. Ayers.1 I can say nothing to the Contents at present, being obliged to employ all my Time in preparing for Braintree. I write only to thank you, and let you know I come home Tomorrow.—But when I shall see Diana, is uncertain. In the Warfare between Inclination and Prudence, I believe Prudence must prevail, especially as that Virtue will in this Case be seconded by the sincerest of all Affections, that of Lysander for Diana.
Lysander
RC (Adams Papers); addressed: “For Miss Abigail Smith Weymouth.”