John Adams to Abigail Adams, 28 February 1780

John Adams to Abigail Adams

Paris Feb. 28. 1780

My dearest Friend

I have sent you, one yard of fine Cambrick, at 14 Livres an Ell, two of a coarser sort at 6 Livres an Ell. Eight India Handkerchiefs at 6 Livres each and three of another stamp at 6 Livres a Piece. These seem monstrous dear, but I could not get them cheaper.

If the Marquis1 should make you a Visit You will treat him with all Distinction that is due to his Merit and Character, as well as his Birth and Rank which are very high.

He has been the invariable and indefatigable Friend of America, in all Times, Places and Occasions, and his Assiduity have2 done Us much service. He is my particular Friend, and therefore deserves from mine, the greatest Respect, on my private Account as well as on the public.

RC (Adams Papers); at foot of text: “Portia”; addressed: “Mrs. John Adams Braintree near Boston favd. by the Marquis de la Fayette To be sunk in Case of Capture.”

1. Lafayette; see the following letter.

2. Thus in MS.

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Title: John Adams to Abigail Adams, 28 February 1780
Author: Adams, John
Recipient: Adams, Abigail
Date: 28 February 1780

Reference

Cite as: “John Adams to Abigail Adams, 28 February 1780,” Founders Online, National Archives, https://founders.archives.gov/documents/Adams/04-03-02-0223. [Original source: The Adams Papers, Adams Family Correspondence, vol. 3, April 1778 – September 1780, ed. L. H. Butterfield and Marc Friedlaender. Cambridge, MA: Harvard University Press, 1973, pp. 290–291.]

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