From Abigail Smith Adams to John Quincy Adams, 7 July 1806
Quincy July 7th 1806.
My dear Son
I sympathize with you in the loss you have sustained, and rejoice that the event did not prove fatal to the mother, as well as Child. Let me hear from you when you get a Letter from Washington.
your affectionate
Mother A Adams—
MHi: Adams Papers.