Title: Abigail Adams to Abigail Adams Smith, 12 May 1800
From: Adams, Abigail
To: Adams, Abigail (daughter of JA and AA)

					My dear Mrs Smith

						May 12th: 1800

				Mr Smith called upon me a few moments this forenoon & brought me your letter of May 9th:. I received the former in due order. General Marshall is nominated Secretary of State, Mr Dexter Secretary of War in lieu of General Marshall promoted, further I say not, sensations of various kinds will undoubtedly be felt and many reflections no doubt be cast, yet so it is. You know the resolution has not been sudden but, mum, you must not know a word, but what you see in public papers. The removals have made me feel sad. I know that honesty, integrity and industry have marked the Secretary of States office, and that his removal is not from any doubts upon those heads. Honesty and Integrity are equally believed to be unblemished qualities in the Secretary of War; for both the gentlemen I know the President has a personal regard, and that it hurt every tender feeling of his soul to do what he thought the public service demanded. If you hear any surmizes or insinuations to the disadvantage of the gentlemen, then speak for them. I expect it will be attributed to other causes; That some will say the President has done it to obtain popularity and to secure his election, to such let it be said that the gentlemen taken from the house and Senate would have personally been more influential where they were, than in the stations assigned them. But the President is incapable of acting from personal motives merely. I believe I mentioned to you this morning, that he is going to Washington as soon as he can get away. Adieu you had best consign this to the flames.
				Yours

					A. A.


Title: Abigail Adams to John Quincy Adams, 15 May 1800
From: Adams, Abigail
To: Adams, John Quincy

						May 15 1800

				We are still without Letters from You. the Secretary of State received one dated in December; but no private Letter has reached any

of your Family of a later Date than early in Nov’br, now six Months. I have noticed by the last English papers that many Mails were due from Hamburgh. I fear that Letters from You have been intercepted, or stoped.
				I have written to You a Number of times since I came to this city. my next will probably be from Your own native Town, whither I go the next week, taking a final adieu of this place as a residence. The P   t will go to the city of Washington immediatly upon the rising of Congress— the Changes which have taken place in the public offices require that he should See the newly appointed Secretaries fixed in the federal city— in future Your Letters must be addresst, to John Marshall Esqr secretary of state Aron Dexter, secretary of war— I could were it prudent, say many things to You which would Satisfy You of the why, and the wherefore— Your own mind will Suggest to You Some— a Critical period is approaching, in which it is not improbable there will be a Change in the chief Majestracy. should it be so the concequences may prove of a very Serious nature to our Country—for tho I am far from considering the candidate as a person Enimical to the established Government and constitution of the Country, he would not be permitted to act his own judgement but would be born down with the Opinions of others who are as Wild and Mad as the Democrats of France have been; it will require cool dispassionate Heads, as well as honest Hearts: (the latter has never been doubted to be fully possesst by the late Secretaries) to conduct the affairs of the Nation— You will be Surprized to find how nearly equaly divided the votes of Your native state have been between Mr strong, & Gerry. 40 thousand votes have been returnd for Govenour at this Election, which is Seven thousand more than were ever before given at any former Election— mr strong is Elected by a small Majority. the Antis new very well that one of their own stamp could not be carried. they therefore put up mr Gerry to divide the federal interest which they have pretty affectually done. Many causes contributed towards mr Gerrys Success— he lives in the Neighbourhood of Boston. Mr strong will reside there only during the sitting of the Legislature. Mr Strong was not so generally known— the former services of Mr Gerry, and the confidence reposed in him by the President in sending him upon the embassy to France all conspired to gain him votes—added to the general wish for Peace upon honorable terms— the antis intended to answer an other purpose by it, namely that it should be considered by this State and Virgina as approving of their measures. the use made of

mr Gerrys Election, if it had succeeded, would have been much more pernicious out of the state than in it— there has been a great Effort made in Newyork to get in antifederal Men for their assembly and senate, with the double purpose of turning out Gov’r Jay, by their influence, and for choosing such Electors as would determine the vote for mr Jefferson at the approaching Election. these people at the Head of whom was Burr, laid their plan with much more skill than their opponents. they placed upon their list Govr Clinton, the Hero of saratogo osgood and Brocks Livingstone. the first of these, having been very many Years Gov’r must be supposed to retain much influence still; the 2d they considerd as an old soldier who had been used ill, the other as a Man who had filld several offices with reputation, the name of the other latter had weight—and influence— the federalists had taken a list whom they might have easily carried—but truly they would not Serve; this greatly disconcerted them, and they were obliged to have recourse to the Mechanicks for candidates—Men of no note, Men wholy unfit for the purpose. only two Names of any respectability graced their list—and those were quite Young men— the Election of the antifeds was as might be supposed carried. the wonder is, that it was not by a more powerfull Majority the returns however of the state at large is said to be federal—
				we shall become Sick of our popular Elections, after a few years more experience. we find that it is impossible to keep them free from cabal, intrigue, and bribery. it has been Said, with how much truth I know not, that fifty thousand dollors were expended upon this very Nyork Election— their Leader declared that he had done no other buisness for Six weeks, than arrange his troops—
				He is now here in this city upon a Similar buisness— Mr King has written the secretary of state, that our Envoys arrived in Paris the 4th of March and that the Brother of Buonaparty was nominated with an other minister, to treat with them— there is not any dispatches from them—
				Tell Louissa that her Father is appointed Supervisor of the Stamp office, the sallery 2000 dollors pr an— Her Mamma & Brother past a Month with me. I was much gratified by the Visit. heretofore our acquaintance had been only of a transient kind— it was now recommenced with very different feelings upon my part. I have conjectured that your Louissa is like her Mother. I hope she is, for I found her Mamma, sensible discreet prudent, lively, sedate, judicious impressive elegant, all that can constitute a fine woman, and I feel

My Heart drawn with stronger ties towards My Daughter ever since I became familiar with her Mother—
				Your Brother left us this week to make a circuit. he will not return untill I am gone— Your Father is So occupied at this time that he can only by me send his Love to You Your sister was well this week—
				By mr Treat of Boston I send you a Number of papers and pamphlets and am Your truly / affectionate / &c &c
				Mr Welchs family were all well last week


Title: Samuel B. Malcom to Abigail Adams, 16 May 1800
From: Malcom, Samuel B.
To: Adams, Abigail

					Madam—
					Newyork May 16th. 1800

				It was my intention immediately after our late Election to have acquainted you with the expectations that might be relied upon from its result, and also to have informed you of the conduct of the principal Agents who projected and supported it; a serious indisposition however frustrated this intention—
				From the public prints you will have discovered that the Election here is now decided, and terminated in the disgrace and defeat of federalism— I need not observe that in this City, there exists certain Characters of Considerable local importance who, are associated in the Conspiracy with others, of different States of for overturning the General by means of the State Governments; these men by a long systematic operation have Continued effectually to render this State a powerful engine for that purpose, by becoming members of our Legislature— I had indeed until the present period beleived that there really did exist Virtue Sufficient in this State to defeat their

object, but with equal Sincerity, mortification and regret, I now assure you, that more correct information has taught me the fallacy of my Conjecture, and that ignorant of our real interests we have become the instrument I fear of National Calamities—
				This City, (from whence the whole State, receives, its Complexion) is peculiar for its Variety of parties, none of which are inconsiderable—the first an inveterate British Interest—a Second who profess federalism, with a strong dislike to the Administration; a third Jacobins, and the fourth by far the weakest Composed of friends to Constitution and Govenmt— the first is made up of British Merchants and Agents, the Second of Americans who think but little, and have received their tone from Some leading men who have been Since the Presidents first Election (at least) opposed to him—the third of the offals of Europe lead by the Livingstonian Aristocracy, and the fourth of the Virtuous & Wise and from So hetereogeneous a mass what could be formed or what was to be expected?— I will only add upon this Subject, that it is highly probable at the approaching Election for Presidt Mr. Jefferson will receive every Vote—from this State—
				Mr. Pickerings removal from office, you Can readily imagine must have given rise to many observations,— The opposers of the French Mission Consider him as a Martyr to his difference of Sentiment upon that subject with the President, and believ’g that to be the only Ground, Condemn the motive—confiding in Mr. Pickering’s popularity they appear to rejoice in the expectation that it will have an influence in placing General Pinckney in the Chair of Govt:— others again pronounce the Cause—Corruption.—
				From North Carolina we understand the Presidt. will be unanimously supported, in which Case I consider his reelection as Secure—notwithstanding the opinion of Some Military Characters that he will receive little support from the Eastern States,— I cannot persuade myself they will allow themselves to be imposed upon by any unfaithful plans.— the Mail is just closing— with be pleased to present my respectful compliments to the Presid. and with the most sincre prayers for your health & happiness / I remain Madam / Your Ob. Hble Sert

					Saml. B Malcom

					NB: your Son Thomas in a Letter to me lately was desirous of ascertaining the truth of a Report relating to Gl. Hamiltons conduct at the late Election— I heard the Speech he is said to have delivered at a public Meeting—and Can assure you his observations with

regard to the Presidt were very respectful— Mr. Jefferson he pronounced an Atheist a Modern french Philosopher, overtuner of Govt &ca. and pledged his reputation to Support & be responsible for the facts— he was as industrious at the Election as was consistent with his Rank—


Title: Abigail Adams Smith to Abigail Adams, 17 May 1800
From: Adams, Abigail (daughter of JA and AA)
To: Adams, Abigail

					My Dear Mamma:
					Union Brigade, May 17th, 1800.

				I received yesterday your letter and package by Capt. White, and have received the account of the last resolution of the house to disband the army. I think the jacobins have now reason to exult, at out-manœuvering the federalists, as it appears they do upon every occasion. The federalists deserve every thing that will happen to them for their apathy. The next thing I expect to hear is that they will sit quietly in their chimney corners, and permit themselves to be robbed and murdered, and have not energy enough to make resistance. Where is the spirit of the country fled?—they will say, I suppose, “la, who would have thought it.”
				Our encampment exhibits a scene of melancholy countenances; many of the officers are really distressed; some say, alas, my occupation is gone. And very many will not know how to dispose of themselves; some scold, others lament; but all will endeavour to submit to their fate; some say, what a pity that such troops, who are just getting a knowledge of their profession should be dismissed. If they had in their great wisdom, given each man, and officer, who would have engaged to settle upon it, a certain portion of land, they would have given some scope to their talents and industry. But to

return such a number of men into society without employment, is not a wise measure as it respects the community; several young men, who had calculated upon making it their profession, are greately mortified and disappointed; who for want of property or friends, or perhaps talents, for other professions, or business, will now be destitute of any means of support. Others who never would have made good soldiers, are not to be regretted, however easy a life it may be thought. Col. Smith has had trouble enough with them, to bring them into the state they now are; and I will venture to say, that no officers in the service have exerted themselves more, and that there are no troops that will make a better figure in this country; they have not even the consideration of the Africans: “before they disband an army, inquiry is made into the conduct of the different officers, whether they have done their duty, or whether any of them have eminently distinguished themselves; and those who have, are rewarded or promoted.”
				Some of the officers say it is the Col.’s fault: if he had permitted them to be a set of undisciplined rag-a-muffins, that the Jacobins would not have been affraid of them; but they heard so much of their discipline, that they were afraid to leave them embodied.
				I hope you will let me know when you set out, and when you will be at Brunswick; as I intend to meet you there.
				Yours,

					A. Smith.


Title: Abigail Adams to Catherine Nuth Johnson, 18 May 1800
From: Adams, Abigail
To: Johnson, Catherine Nuth

					my dear Madam
					Philadelphia May 18 1800

				you judged right My Dear Madam, I do most sincerely rejoice in your prosperity and returning happiness, which to my frequent Sorrow, I saw often overshadowd by an anxious and distressed mind during your late visit; it was a silent unobtruding grief which renderd it the more affecting; nor were the gratefull feelings of Your Heart less intresting, upon an occasion which gave more pleasure to your Friends than it could possibly communicate happiness to you.— whilst we endeavour to fill acceptably the station by Providence

allotted to us, may we be ever led to trust in that goodness which is over all the works of his hands.
				I hope mr Johnsons other affairs which have given him so much trouble and anxiety, will be setled with equal justice, and that your Setting Sun; may be more unclouded than his Meridian height.
				we do not get any Letters from Berlin, now six Months Since we heard from our Dear Children. tomorrow I leave this city. I shall hope to hear from You by the return of the President, who is Sensible of mr Johnsons and your kind offer, but who cannot think by any means of encumbering any private family with the company who may expect to see him. he will therefore go to the Inn, which is said to be a good one, but will have the pleasure of visiting You and Your Family, to whom I request you my Dear Madam to present me affectionatly—
				The change in the Cabinet, gives rise to many conjectures here— some say the President is becomeing a democrat, others that he is Electioneering. both conjectures you know he despises; if Popularity had been his object, these strong and decisive measures would not have marked the close of his administration; he has always been too open and decided in his opinions ever to be popular—
				Mrs Wolcot desires to be rememberd to you— Thomas is gone upon a circuit. Louissa presents you her respects, and Love to the young Ladies compliments to mr T Johnson. affectionatly Yours

					A Adams


Title: Abigail Adams to Samuel B. Malcom, 18 May 1800
From: Adams, Abigail
To: Malcom, Samuel B.

					Dear Sir

						May 18 1800

				I received Yesterday your kind and Friendly Letter for which accept my thanks. the interest you have taken from the best of motives in what you conceive to be the happiness and prosperity of the Country is deserving well of it. when plans were so deeply lade so deliberately carried into Execution, names so well known & so dear to very many of the inhabitants of your state & city, Men whom

they consider to have grown grey in the service of their Country, were sit up in competition with young Men, and according to the account received not distinguished by their Education talents & Services— the Wonder to me is that the Majority in their favour was not much greater—Particuliarly as So many contending Parties, all Zealous were each opperating in its own way— the President is by some accused of leaning towards the British. whereas you may be assured my dear sir that there is not any party in the united states no not the Jacobins themselves, who are so jealous of him, or So bitter against him— they are jealous of our adjusting our quarrel with France. they are angry that we have dared to be at Peace with them without their permission they are jealous of our growing navy, of our increasing Wealth & population and of our form of Goverment— I will relate to you an anecdote, when the News of the Death of Genll Washington reachd England it was a subject much talkd of— Mr King put himself in full mourning & went to court neither his Majesty or either of his Ministers took the least notice of the event, whist the other the foreign Ministers of every other court were comeing up & condoling with mr King upon the occasion— He attended the Drawing Room of the Queen. the same silence was observed, which proves that it was a concerted plan, for however trivial these things may appear to the world those who know not the etiquet of courts.— with those who do they are considerd with much meaning and have great weight in the affairs of nations for the same reason you will not mention the source from whence you derive this intelligence. with regard to the Changes in the cabinet particularly in the office of state, if any Gentleman had a controversy to settle with his Neighbour, would he chuse to refer the decision it to a person known and avouedly hostile to the Parties; particuliraly if there was a degree of accrimony in their disposition, and a prejudice that prevented their Seeing objects in their true light? let people put this question to themselves— yet their may be no deficiency as it respects integrity or honour in this same person. no Mans feeling were more seriously put to the test upon the occasion of the late removal than the Presidents if Poppularity had been his object, he would not have sought it by a measure that he knew must create two Enemies to one friend— but surely when a Gentleman is placed in a responsible situation, he has a right to engage such talents in his counsels and such men as will coopperate with him— If the people judge that a change in the chief Majestracy of the Nation is for its Peace Safety and happiness, they

will no doubt make it. the station is an arduous and a painfull one— and May he who shall be calld to fill it have the confidence of the people and seek only the their best interests— the rash imprudence of the federilist injures their own cause, more than their opponents— I cannot think a Harange against an antagonist the best mode of promoting the interest of his opponent— I had rather See Mr Jefferson President, than any other Man upon that Side the Question, and believe he would be as little disposed to do an injury to his Country— but intrigue is Substituted for Wisdom judgment justice Truth and gratitude—
				I expect the pleasure of seeing You in N York in the course of the week. My kind Regards to your Mother & compliments to your sisters I am your Friend

					A A


Title: Sarah Vaughan to Abigail Adams, 19 May 1800
From: Vaughan, Sarah
To: Adams, Abigail

					My dear Madam,
					Hallowell May—19th. 1800

				It was highly gratifying to Mr. Vaughan and myself to find by General Dearborn that we still retained a place in the memory of yourself & the President; tho’ we live retired we wish not to be forgotten by those we love & esteem.
				I do not wonder that you & the President should be surprized at our being able to fill up our time without Politics or dissipation, but when you recollect that we have six Children to educate & to settle in the world your Surprize will abate; we have hitherto had but little assistance in our labours, but we hope that Masters of certain branches of education may be tempted to reside here & finish what we have endeavoured to begin: the leisure occupations of our boys being in the agricultural & gardening line, are incapable of being exhibited to our distant friends, but to convince you that we do not mean to become quite rustics & to neglect the elegant arts while we cultivate the useful ones, I shall take the liberty of sending for your acceptance a pair of little screens the work of our eldest daughter which may sometimes remind you of us. You will be pleased to signify where they shall be left in Boston, perhaps Mr. Hallowell’s may be a convenient place.

				Mr. Vaughan occupies himself solely with husbandry, gardening, medicine & philosophical pursuits; he never reads politics unless once in six months perhaps a slight pamphlet; & he never speaks on the subject with his neighbours, or takes an active part on either side. His change in this respect is such as surprizes even myself. He now & then indeed attends to divinity, but never to its controversies. By this means we live peaceably with all parties; as they seem less violent here than in the middle states, the attempt is more easy.
				I shall be happy to enjoy a few of your moments of leisure & to hear of your health & family; Mrs. Smith has not I hope forgotten us, please to present our Compts. to her & Col. Smith. Mr. Vaughan unites with me in kind respects to yourself & Mr. Adams.
				Mr. Vaughan does not find it easy in a new-settled place to renew those kinds of sensations which he formerly experienced in the society of your family, since this was difficult in the extensive cities of Europe. He sensibly regrets therefore his separation from you & his other antient American friends; & this with his separation from his friends in Europe, is almost the only regret he feels here.
				He desires me to add, that he has lately & as from himself recommended to a certain friend to bid an eternal adieu to political controversies. He had before made attempts to this effect, particularly by reciting his own example. The late unpleasant step taken by the party himself might have made farther measures seem too late, had not the message through General Dearborn encouraged him to a new & vigorous effort. By various arguments, not forgetting some drawn from religion & the sentiments of certain of his friends, he has now again urged him to a final abandonment of party proceedings. He conceives that it would not assist his attempt to have any communication between himself & the President on this subject suspected. Mr. V— is yet without an answer; but he received a late promise from the party that he himself shall never again be named in his disputes.
				I am my dear Madam, / with respect & esteem / Your Obedt. hum. Servt.

					Sarah Vaughan


Title: Gilbert Stuart to Abigail Adams, 20 May 1800
From: Stuart, Gilbert
To: Adams, Abigail

					Philidelphia May 20th 1800

				Receiv’d of Mrs Adams one hundred dollars in Payment for a Portrait painted by me

					G Stuart


Title: Cotton Tufts to John Adams, 20 May 1800
From: Tufts, Cotton
To: Adams, John

					Dear Sr.
					Weymouth May 20. 1800

				The several Matters mention’d in your last, have been attended to, so far as Circumstances would permit. The Rocks in the mowing Land, have been like to a powerful Enemy hard to conquer, it has required much of your Resolution to remove them from their strong Holds. To forward Business they were drilld in the Winter, as soon as the Ground became open, they were blown. one Blast made way for a second, a second for a Third and so on; but knowing, that You would wish to have none remain that could be removed, We have persevered and I think not more than one remains This Business has somewhat retarded the Completion of the Wall between you & Mr Black but they are now progressing in the Business— There are 8 or 10 Rods of wall which at Pens Hill opposite Curtis’s House, which it is absolutely necessary to new lay and have accordingly spoke to Joseph Field to undertake the Business
				Stetson has attended to the asparagus & Strawberry Beds, but finding there was no Dependance upon him, have engaged Willm. Phæbes Husband, who is steadily employed in the Garden and not much inferior to Stetson in the Knowledge of gardening— For 6 Weeks past We have had but few Fair Days—and much Rain—very

unfavourable for planting, sewing &C The Rains have also prevented our completing the external Paintings of the Buildings. The House is coverd, windows up, Chimneys built, Partitions made,
				We are not so far advanc’d as I could wish for, but perhaps as fast as may be profitable, much Pains have been taken to have the Stuff well Seasoned but the excessive Moisture of our Atmosphere occasions it to swell, I fear it will be subject to shrink—
				I have purchased for you 13 Shares in the Middlesex Canal at about 35 per Cent discount, I find they are upon the rise, the Remainder of Money’s in my Hands shall vest in such other Stock as I shall find will be most profitable— The Flour and other Articles sent by Mrs. Adams arrived the latter End of last Week, and suppose them to be now lodg’d at Quincy, having orderd Teams to go for them on saturday last.
				I have also purchased 150 Bushells of Oates, which are deposited in the Oat Chests. Mr. Porter is of opinion, that You will have a sufficiency of english Hay for Your Horses, but as it the Price of Hay is low, I suggested some time since in a Letter to Mrs. Adams, whether it would not be best to purchase some—but as She will return in a few Days, shall defer buying at present— Our Apple Trees are in Blossom the Blows are great—Grass forward—and all Nature is dressd in rich Attire— I hope it will not be long, before You will at Quincy participate with us in the Pleasure of so rich a Prospect—
				I am Dear Sr. With Sentiments of sincere Respect & Friendship / Yrs:

					Cotton Tufts


Title: Abigail Adams to John Adams, 22 May 1800
From: Adams, Abigail
To: Adams, John

						22 May union Brigade thursday Morg
						my Dearest Friend

					The rain comeing on the morning I left Bristol, I reachd Vantilburys about noon & remaind there untill Yesterday Mor’g when I procceeded to Brunswick. Soon after I got there the col & Major Ripley arrived, and informd me that Mrs smith would expect me to dinner. we accordingly sit out and got here about 2 oclock. the col was not able to be absent as Gen’ll Hamilton was on his way to Camp—and arrived about 5 oclock in the afternoon at the Village, and is to Breakast here this Mor’g
					I found the officers with their harps hung upon the willows from the late resolutions of congress—but they Submit with a good grace. I suppose the col has written to you respecting one Brigade—the incorporation of which he Seems to have much at Heart, tho he says there are a large proportion of the officers who new in the service, whom never will be capable of Such service as a country ought to receive from Men bearing commissions.— that in his own Regiment there is but one capt who deserves the Name.— there are some in the Brigade Men of real military talents, and Men who are now trained to service seasoned arm’d &c who are willing to inlist and fill up the Regiments which congress have ordered still to be kept up of Engineers & articificers— He also thinks it best for those Men who are at a distance from their Homes to be taken by their officers on to the places where they were inlisted previous to the time of disbanding, or otherways a great Number of Men will be turnd loose, perhaps disgrace themselves.

							Nine oclock

					I have just returnd from a Reveiw of the troops which Genll Hamiton & North have given them, and I regreeted exceedingly that you could not see them before they were seperated. Major Tousard will tell you how well they performed. I acted as the Aurora says, as your Proxy praised and admired, and regreeted &c
					I have only time to add my kindest Love to You & pray you to take good care of your Health
					My Coachman & horses perform well I am just going off
					yours affectionatly

						A A


Title: Abigail Adams to John Adams, 23 May 1800
From: Adams, Abigail
To: Adams, John

					my dearest Friend
					N York May 23 1800

				I reachd this city in good Health last Evening I have not felt dissagreable at any place upon my Journey through absence of any Gentleman attendent, except at this North River I found a Boat just going off. with several Horses and chaises on Board, my own Carriage could not go. I saw none but Irishmen by their Tongues going on Board, decent looking people however. the ferryman appeard civil and what was of no small concequence, sober I call’d Richard & took him over with me. We had a Short passage of 15 minuets only, a brisk wind you may be sure. just after I got into the Boat, some person from the House run down with a Letter to me. it was from mrs Adams informing me that they had removed to No 30 Broad street— I landed, and hearing mr Hall lived near the ferry, I

found the House, & mr Hall conducted me here. it is a clever House, and Sally & susan gave Me a cordial Welcome— Mr Adams was at his office. he came home in the Evening and appeard glad to See me, tho a good deal affected by it, inquired after your Health & talkd about the Election, said many similar things to those which you have already heard— the coalition which we heard of in Philadelphia had reachd this city. col B——s visit, his numerous confidential communications whilst at Philadelphia are believed by Many: You took him to your own Room & there a coalition of Parties took place— mr Madison too, is to be secretary of state in case of the refusal of Marshal I am told that col Burr has said, that col Smith was appointed to the place now held by mr Lassher. this gained so much credit, that mr Morris who is in the office of mr sands, and who is desirious of obtaining it, he told Mr Adams, that tho he thought he might entertain a reasonable hope of having the appointment from his Services in the office which he now held but he felt So much for col smith and his family that he should not open his Lips upon the occasion— there is a very general regreet exprest, for the col; he is considerd as the former of the troop’s as the chief hand in their order Decipline and regularity, and I really think if there is any opening to which he could be appointed it would not be considerd improper, unless by those who May themselves wish for it, and the number of those are pretty numerous— a military appointment is what he is peculiarly fitted for— I do not know what call there is for any officers of that description unless in the fortification Line—
				Burrs report, I take to be for Mere political purposes— the Pardon of all the insurgents was unexpected here— it was generally Supposed that Fries would have been made an example of—
				There are many Picaroons in this city. Malcombe Says for Several days there was no opening ones mouth at the coffe House— I saw mr Sands & mr Giles the Marshall. they Made me a visit to day. they appeard much mortified at their late Election they say, that they urged Troupe LeRoy and others to permit themselves to be put up, but no, they would not. Troupe is devoted to P——g Lessher sent out all the antifeds he could pick up to vote against the federal Party. the report of much Moneys being expended is current—
				Tomorrow morning I Shall persue my journey and hope to reach Quincy by tomorrow week—
				I have got Thomas Books such as were packd on Board a vessel. inclosed is the Bill of lading write to me So that I may find a Letter

at the post office at New Haven and at Hartford with a direction that the Letter remain in the office untill sent for by mrs Adams— I received mr shaws Letter & News paper to day— My Love to mr shaw I shall write to him Soon. I shall direct my Letters to Thomas care in Philadelphia when I find he has returnd to the city
				with renewed constant Regard and affection / your

					A A—


Title: John Quincy Adams to Abigail Adams, 25 May 1800
From: Adams, John Quincy
To: Adams, Abigail

					Berlin 25. May 1800.

				The latest letters I have had the pleasure of receiving from you are of January 5. and Feby: 8. But Mr: Paleske has arrived at London

on his way hither, and I expect to see him here in the course of a few days— He informs me that he has letters for me from you.
				A longer time has elapsed since I wrote you last than I can apologize for with propriety; it is possible that at some future day I may send you the result of an occupation which almost in spite of myself, I have suffered to engross for several months past, not only every moment of my leisure, but even much time which ought to have been devoted to other pursuits— For the present, I can only tell you, that it is the translation of a popular German poem, which is so far completed, that I promise you it shall not henceforth interrupt the frequency of my correspondence with you. The stagnation of political events during the winter months, together with various other motives, induced me at first, to undertake the work as an amusement for myself, and a few friends; but what I had taken as a pleasant companion soon master’d me so completely, that for months together I could scarcely snatch from it here and there an hour for any other purpose whatsoever.— What is worst of all is, that now, I may consider the thing as in a manner finish’d, I am so asham’d of it, in every sense, that I hesitate even at promising you a sight of it; and should not now mention it to you, but that the long interval since I wrote you, required some excuse on my part, and in this case as in most others where excuses are necessary, I know of none better than a statement of the naked truth.
				I am sorry that the President should have expected from me a narrative of the revolution in France, which brought forward another Constitution, and placed Buonaparte, at the head of the Government in that Country, with powers, superior to those of any limited monarch in Europe. That hideous monster of democracy, begotten by madness upon corruption, which produced such infinite mischief in Europe, is now so thoroughly exploded from the country where it originated that I could not imagine it necessary to send any comment upon the transactions at Paris, upon the commencement of the last Winter— The character and tendency of the present french Constitution is so very obvious, that I scarcely thought it susceptible of elucidation.— But it has afforded me some amusement, upon perusing Dr: Priestley’s Letters to the inhabitants of Northumberland, to see him cry up the french Directorial Constitution, as superior to that of the United States, for the very articles which the french have been the first to abolish.— Poor Doctor! whatever his gifts are, he has not the happiness of being gifted with the second sight.— He has shared the misfortune of all those who for the last ten years

have in America, ventured in their panegyrics upon french affairs to descend into particulars— I have scarcely known an instance of the kind,—of a person applauded, but he was guillotined or banish’d—of a thing admired, but it was overthrown as detestable, at the very moment when the encomiastic pen was in motion.
				But Doctor Priestley loves the french Revolution; and so large is the swallow, so Ostrich-like the digestion of every man of that description that I have no doubt he will be as ready to admire its present result, as he was any of the former—unless his self-love should take offence at their having so contemptuously thrown away, what he pronounced to be the supreme excellence of their Constitution. The Doctor fears that pure patriotism, exists only in Utopia; which may be admitted as a just and candid confession, though as a sarcasm upon human nature I believe it is not true— The Doctor looks through a concave glass at mankind, and affirms upon his honour that it is the nature of man to walk upon his head.
				He is remarkably tender in his letters, of the feelings and characters of the late french Government; that is of the five worthy directors, who have since, been with so little ceremony kicked out of office by the french themselves, as utterly unfit for the places they had held— He disapproves the President’s incessant, unnecessary, not to say unjust invectives against those worthy friends of liberty— And I have heard the present french Minister at this Court, General Beurnonville, utter invectives against those same persons, in comparison with which all that the President ever said of them, was panegyric.
				The Doctor tells us much about his speculative turn; and that he speculates upon every thing— But if he had limited the subjects of his speculations, he might have been more successful in them— If he had reason’d much less through the course of his life he would have reason’d better— He recommends to the United States with respect to foreign nations the policy of China.— China, says he, though a commercial country, carries on no commerce itself—Has no resident Ambassadors in any country, and what country has flourished more than China?
				Suppose a political writer in America, should advise the United States, to adopt an absolute and unlimited monarchy; and should add; such is and has been from time immemorial the government of China; and what country has flourished more?
				Absurd as the argument would appear to Doctor Priestley, it is his

own— The flourishing state of China, is no more to be attributed to its commercial or diplomatic system than to its despotism— But an undoubted effect of the Chinese system is that they are in respect of literature, the arts and the sciences many centuries in the rear of Europe, and that to this day, they are ignorant of the circulation of the blood.
				His encomium upon Stone’s intercepted letter to himself affords another specimen, if it be sincere, of his acuteness in reasoning— He as well as Mr: Stone wishes for a total revolution of Government in England; but that it may be effected peaceably, and without the interference of any foreign power—Which is just as if he should say to his neighbour, I wish I could see a man run a sword through your heart, though, being very tender soul’d, I hope it would not hurt you.
				I am sick of such reasoners as Doctor Priestley, and the french nation are most heartily sick of them too— Instead of his five Directors, removable by fragments annually; they have got a first Consul, for ten years, with powers as much greater than those of an American President, as the command of a lieutenant General exceeds the command of a lieutenant— Instead of jealous exclusions from Office of every man, who has learnt by experience to fill an office, they have made re-elections possible in all cases— Instead of elections for short periods, they have extended them to very long ones; and the most important body of men in their Constitution, their Senate, the electors both of their Legislative, their Executive and their tribunate, are for life, and self-elected.— How far all this may be, an advancement towards the millennium which Doctor Priestley expects to flow from the french revolution, I pretend not to say; but it departs from all his favourite principles, at least as much as it approaches to that happy consummation.
				But you will perhaps be more desirous to hear some account of our domestic state than political discussions— My wife since the last misfortune which I mentioned to you in a former letter has enjoyed very good health untill this last fortnight, when she has had a very violent attack of the influenza, a disorder which for some months past has been prevalent here. She is however recovering fast, and will I hope be in a few days entirely well— The rest of us are in good health— Louisa has not heard from her parents and friends in America for several months, which gives her great anxiety. She has written to them many times.
				Your’s ever affectionately.


Title: William Smith Shaw to Abigail Adams, 25 May 1800
From: Shaw, William Smith
To: Adams, Abigail

						My dear Aunt
						Philadelphia May 25th 1800

					By Major Toussard, we had the pleasure to hear of your being at Scotch plains in health, and of your being escorted a few miles from thence by some of the officers. By a letter from Malcom, […] heard of your arrival at N York, & of your intention to leave that city on Saturday Morn. I presume by the time, this can reach Brookfield, you will be there— I shall direct it, under cover to Mr. Foster, as you desired
					As the president contemplates setting out early in the Morning on his journey, he anticipated tomorrow’s mail, this evening, which brought him, your letter from N. York, for which he thanks you and would answer it, had he a moments time. To be sure, vulgar report circulated quite currently, that the President had appointed Col Burr Secretary of War—that both he & the V. Pt. had declined, being considered candidates for another election &c. &c. &c. I have reason for suspecting, that the report originated from W. M. S.— The same mail brought a letter from Dr. Tufts—he writes, that the house is covered—windows up—chimneys built—partitions made &c.—that the garden is put in very good order—that the flour & other articles which you sent from this city are all arrived— I received a letter from Mr. Smith, dated Boston 20th May—they arrived at [. . . .] day before all very well.—writes nothing new. Mr. T. B. A. has not y[et retur]ned nor have we heard a word from him

since you left us.— Mrs Brisler has been very unwell but is much better.— Your likness has attracted much company to Stewarts and has as many admirers as spectators. Stewart says, he wishes to god, he could have taken Mrs. Adams when she was young, he believes he should have a perfect Venus—the P——t says, So She would.
					With respect I am my dear Aunt, your affectionate nephew

						W S. S.

					Love to L.


Title: Abigail Adams to Mary Smith Cranch, 26 May 1800
From: Adams, Abigail
To: Cranch, Mary Smith

					Monday 26 May 1800Norwalk State of Conneticut
					my dear sister

				detained here by a cold North East rain, I write to inform You I am thus far on My journey to Quincy 100 44 miles from Philadelphia which I left this Day week in the afternoon; I tarried one day in Nyork and have taken Little susan on with me— I went to the incampment upon scotch plains and lodged one night in the col’s Log House, which I found quite a comfortable habitation. Mrs smith was there, tho she soon must quit it, as the Army is disbanded. I should have taken her with Me, but she was not quite ready I brought Caroline on to her Grandmamma Smiths. she has taken a House at Newark in the Jersies— the col talks of going up with his Brother to the Miami. in that case mrs Smith and caroline will spend the summer with Me. I was present at the Review of the Troops by Gen’ll Hamilton who had come on for the purpose. they did great honor to their officers and to themselves. the Col has been the Principle hand in forming and disciplining them; they need not be asshamed of appearing before regular troops. the officers & Men Respect and Love him, and it is with much pain that they seperate;

there is a very general feeling exprest for col smiths situation, and a wish that he might receive some appointment: this is a very Delicate subject: I hope however that he will get into some buisness— you may be sure that I have my feelings on this subject and that they are not of the Most consolatary kind— every soul knows its own bitterness— I wish I had no other source of sorrow than that which I have just named— my mind is not in the most cheerfull State. trials of various kinds Seem to be reserved for our gray Hairs, for our declining years.— shall I receive good and not evil? I will not forget the blessings which Sweeten Life one of those is the prospect I have before me of Meeting my Dear sister soon, I hope in health and spirits— a strong immagination is said to be a refuge from Sorrow, and a kindly solace for a feeling Heart. Upon this principle it was that Pope founded his observation, that “hope springs eternal in the human breast”
				My intention was to reach Home on fryday next but the Election Storm as we term it with us, may continue and prevent my making the progress I hope to. I will request you to have the House open and aired, the Beds Shook up. if there was time and a fine day I should like to have them Sun’d as they have not been slept in for a long time— I have not heard from Philadelphia but once since I left it. I do not yet know whether the President has left it. I have heard of so Many lies and falshoods propagated to answer Electioneering purposes since I left Philadelphia, and for the last three weeks that I was there, that I am Disgusted with the world and the chief of its inhabitants do not appear worth the trouble and pains they cost to save them from Destruction— you see I am in an ill humour. when the rain subsides and the sun shines, it will dispell some of the gloom which hangs heavey at my heart. I heard a sermon yesterday upon the subject of Humility— I believe I do not yet possess enough of that negative quality to make me believe that I deserve all that can be inflicted upon me by the tongues of falshood— I must share in what is Said reproachfull or malicious of my better half— yet I know his measures are all Meant to promote the best interest of his Country— Sure I have enough of public and Private anxiety to humble a prouder Heart than mine
				adieu my Dear sister / and believe me / ever your affectionate / sister—


Title: John Quincy Adams to Thomas Boylston Adams, 28 May 1800
From: Adams, John Quincy
To: Adams, Thomas Boylston

						28. May 1800.

				I humble myself in dust and ashes to confess that I must at one and the same time acknowledge the receipt of seven letters from you—viz—of 26 and 30. October and 29. December 1799—of 31. Jany: original and duplicate of 1. and 25. Feby: of the current year— But as if you had meant to make my responsibility less burthensome to me the numbers are not regularly noted— For N. 12 is repeated; and after attaining N 14 on the 1st: you return back to N. 13. on the 25th:— The reason or rather the occasion of my deficiency I have detailed in a letter written two days ago to our dear mother, which you will probably see or hear of, and I forbear therefore to repeat it to you.
				With respect to your accounts, and your trans[act]ions of my affairs I give them my full and decided approbation hitherto— The only point up[on] which I could have wished any thing altered was, the shares you took in the Manhattan company at New-York, if it be true that the direction is in the hands of Jacobins.— The french proverb says that there are honest men even in hell; where I should indeed as soon think of looking for them, as among that class of mortals.— I will not say there is no such thing as an honest Jacobin; but I must own it has never been my lot to meet with one, and I have instances of the contrary multiplying upon me every day.— Christian charity bids us hope all things, but not to believe all things, and I should think my property just as safe in the hands of a jacobin, as in those of a convicted thief— I know not whether you will think these sentiments illiberal, but these are times and this is a subject that admit not of liberality— The utmost candour I can show to a Jacobin, is not to trust him; for then I can believe of him that he will not betray my trust. I shall perhaps write you again upon my own affairs before long.
				It gives me pleasure to find that in your account of political affairs in our Country, there is so little to say— It shews at least a great degree of tranquility, and therefore of comparative happiness. But what you have to say, is not what for the honour of the nation I could wish.— Party spirit is indeed, thank God, not so cruel with us

as it has been in France, but it appears in meaner and more degraded colours— The dregs of democracy which are so rapidly sinking in France to that bottom from which the violence of the political flame had raised them, still bubble with us upon the surface— Governor M’Kean was indeed but a party man before he attain’d his present station, and the violence with which he conducts as the head of a faction is perhaps more politic than that canting moderation, which would gladly catch the favour of both sides, but which deserves the contempt of all.— It is I believe one of Machiavel’s rules for a politician, ever to be a strong friend, and a strong enemy; M’Kean practices upon it, and as to delicacy, justice, or decency, he leaves them for the practice of feebler characters.
				As the office of Secretary to the Governor of Pennsylvania, has once got into the way of being a sort of perquisite for foreigners, I suppose it was as well bestow’d upon Cooper, as upon any other man.— From a sollicitor of office, to a libeller upon the person who bestows offices is the most natural transition in the world, in America— There is nothing but the monosyllable No, between them— The idea of setting Doctor Priestley too at the head of an Academy in Northumberland, is well devised, but I hope the Doctor himself will first go through a course of logical study, before he undertakes to instruct our youth in that branch of learning.
				But I suppose you had rather hear me talk of European than of American affairs— The war has again commenced with all its fury, both in Italy and in Germany; it began in the former with some slight advantages on the part of the Austrians; who for a time had shut up Massena, with 25000 men in Genoa, and cut off their communications with France— They thought they had him as snug as a thief in a mill, but at the approach of the first Consul Buonaparte, were obliged to raise the siege, and must now see how to defend themselves— I believe it will be very badly— In Germany the french have carried all before them, are in full possession of all Swabia; probably by this time of all Bavaria; the Court of the Elector having already fled from Munich— If Buonaparte was really sincere in his proposals for peace before the campaign, and is not elated by success so as to make it the basis of new claims, it is probable the continental peace will within three months be concluded. It is as evident as proof can make it, that Austria being now deserted by her Russian ally, is no longer a match for France.— The emperor of Russia who last summer broke of all connection with Denmark and Prussia, for refusing to join in the coalition, has

now broken off with as little ceremony from his allies; sent away Count Cobentzl the Austrian Minister, and demanded the recall of Lord Whitworth the English one, at Petersbourg—Recalled his own Ministers at London and Vienna, and put four English couriers under guard, untill he can send them away with Lord Whitworth—
				In Egypt, the french army after capitulating to evacuate the country, suddenly attacked, and totally defeated that of the grand Vizier— After this it is not probable they will return to France; but the climate, and the plague which has got among them will probably wear them down untill the people of the country can exterminate them— If they could even preserve their present numbers, there is no force there competent to wrest the possession of the country from them.— Sir Sidney Smith has been much blamed in his own country for acceding to the capitulation that was agreed upon; though I am perfectly convinc’d he was wise and politic in assenting to it.
				I enclose to you, as usual, some letters to be forwarded or delivered. That for the man by the name of Dietert is from his father, who is very anxious to hear from him, or of him— I wrote you about him once before and forwarded another letter— That for Mr: Niemcewics may be forwarded by the post.
				Louisa has been several months without any letters from her family, and is extremely anxious to hear from them— She is just recovered from a very severe attack of the influenza. I propose to make a tour for two or three months, similar to that we made last year, but have not yet determin’d whither— Berlin is, as you know, a very disagreeable residence in the summer to any body—to my wife it is an unhealthy one.
				Mrs: Brown’s Molly, is just married to an eminent blacksmith at Charlottenburg.— No other marriages in the family— The cornet is at Coventry in England, with his regiment— His parents scarce ever hear from him.
				Your’s.

					——— ———


Title: Abigail Adams Smith to Elizabeth Cranch Norton, May 1800
From: Adams, Abigail (daughter of JA and AA)
To: Norton, Elizabeth Cranch

					My Dear Cousin
					New jerseys May 1800

				I this day received a letter from my Mother enclosing one from you to her dated in April in which you express so much interest in my situation, that I am induced to endeavour if possible to eface from your mind some of the disagreeable impressions which may be made upon it, by your ideas of a Camp Life— Colln Smith has ever been attached to a Military Life and whenever his Country has occasion for the services of a Soldier will be ready to serve it. he has made the Profession more of a Study than most others and has had opportunities to observe more of foreign service than any Officer in america who has not been actually engaged in it. the Field Officers of this Brigade are gentlemen of respectable characters in private Life, and most of them have families. the younger are generally gentlemen of Education, and have in general conducted themselvs with great propriety. it cannot be expected that in a society so numerous that every individual should be regular, and virtuous. but it has been observed that there has in this encampment been a greater degree of good order and regularity observed than was ever known in this Country before in the same situation. their stations are so divided and sub divided and each having his particular Duty to perform that a proper order and regularity is observed through the whole, and I assure you that from the observations I have made, I can easily suppose that a Number of Persons engaged in the same pursuit and amongst whom a good Harmony prevails—that they may soon become attached to this Kind of Life
				the Common idea of a Camp—is that it is a continual scene of riot and dissorder—and that every vice and irregularity is practiced in it— but I assure you it is far otherwise no Officer or Soldier can commit any crime or be guilty of dissorderly Conduct with impunity—and I do not beleive there can be a more regular society found, of this kind than here, at least I can answer for such parts of it as have come within my own observation—
				but in this Country whare I hope we shall never have occasion for a standing army—it is not a very advantageous profession, and there appears so great a prejudice against the Military Profession that it is not probable it will ever become a permanent establishment—and if […] can be supported without its aid we shall exhibit a happy example to the World

				I hope my dear Cousin that I shall not suffer in your good oppinion—by endeavouring to exculpate the Military Profession from some of the prejudices excited against it
				I am Sorry to hear that you have been indisposed I hope ere this your health is perfectly established— that you and yours may enjoy every blessing is the sincere wish / of yours Cousin

					A Smith


Title: Thomas Boylston Adams to Abigail Adams, 1 June 1800
From: Adams, Thomas Boylston
To: Adams, Abigail

					My dear Mother
					Philadelphia 1st: June 1800

				I returned to the City the night before last on the 18th: day after my departure. My Father sat off on Tuesday and I found the house turned inside out. My own things were carefully packed up by Mr: Briesler and yesterday I had them removed to my lodgings in the same family that I was with last year.
				Mr: Briesler & family will be ready to sett out on Tuesday and will leave the house in good condition. I received from him the two demijohns of Wine, which were drawn off by your direction, for which I kindly thank you.
				My journey was safe & agreeable and has conduced much to my health, though even my complection is several shades darker for it. The Country thro’ which I travelled was rude enough; but growing daily in population & improvement. The land is excellent in many places—fertile & where the settlements are considerable, very well cultivated— I passed through the Shire or County towns of nine different Counties on the route & met with hospitable treatment every where, though the Company I kept was pretty generally with federal people— But the sovereign people of several Counties through which I passed are deeply and generally Antifederal in their politics. At Huntingdon 200 miles from the City, we met two of our Supreme Court Judges and several of the Country Lawyers— Being detained on the road a day by the rain, prevented our arriving so seasonably as we could have wished.
				On our return we passed through Northumberland and took a survey of Dr: Priestleys house & garden, externally. The house

consists of a two story frame building—painted white, with small wings on each side, pleasantly situated, and commanding a good prospect of the River Susquehannah— It is very much in the style, altogether, of a plain, neat & well finished New England Country house— I neither saw the owner, nor enquired if he were at home, but on my arrival at Sunbury was informed by my friend Mr: Charles Hall that the philosopher was on the spot—
				I hope my jaunt has furnished me with a stock of health sufficient to last me the Summer through— In the Fall I shall make another excursion.
				I have not heard when my father intends to return from Washington, but I presume in the course of a month, if not sooner—
				Present me kindly & affectionately to all our friends at the Eastward and believe me with all love & duty / Your Son

					T B Adams

					PS. On my return I received a letter from Mr: Pitcairn from Hamburg of the 7th: of April, but he says nothing of my brother.


Title: Abigail Adams to John Adams, 2 June 1800
From: Adams, Abigail
To: Adams, John

					my Dearest Friend
					Quincy June 2d 1800—

				Mr Gore came out this afternoon to see me; and informd me that Mr Dexter proposed to sit out tomorrow for Washington. by him I embrace the earliest opportunity of informing you of my safe arrival at Quincy on Saturday the last Day of May; in good health tho Something fatigued I got on very well, met with no accident, Horses all in good order. I found our Friends here well. the Hill looks very well. mr Porter says those parts which were manured will have a good crop of Grass. we have had very plentifull rains grain & grass promise well, but our verdure here, is not So deep, nor our grain so forward by any means.— we are three weeks later— the building progresses, but not so fast as I wish.—
				Mr Dexter can give you a More accurate statement of Parties & politicks than I am able to. I met with judge Hobart upon a visit at Fairfield. he came and spent the Evening with me at Penfields. upon the subject of a late removal he said there had been some considerable sensation in that state at first, but that thinking people agreed that the President was certainly right in calling to his aid Men who would act with him— the Jacobins in Boston say: or rather certain persons who call themselves federilists say, that it is an Electioneering measure others say that the federilists as well as Jacobins want to get a Man whom they can Manage— Burr means to be voted for in N york and Says that it will be of no use to Sit up Pinckney— several people are disgusted with Harpers letter to his constituents. they consider it as a luke warm buisness—that part of it wherein he appears to think it quite a Matter of indifference whether Mr A or Mr Pinckney is elected— I have not got a line from you or mr shaw since I left new york— I hope to hear from You

this week.— I say to every body who inquires, that Gen’ll Marshall will accept his appointment I should sorry to believe that he would not deserve as well of his Country as mr Dexter— good old Gen’ll Lincoln call’d on saturday Evening to inquire, if they had not kill’d you yet. I told him no that you would live to kill half a dozen more politically, if they did not stear steady—
				our old Neighbour and tennant Elijah Belcher dyed yesterday morning— a kind remenbrance to all Friends
				affectionatly / Yours &c
				Mrs Smith is at Nwark with the cols Mother. she could not come on when I did having arrangements to make, and being uncertain what the col would do this summer. if he goes up to the Miami with his Brother, she would be glad to come with You when You return to Quincy— mr shaw can take the stage


Title: Abigail Adams to Thomas Boylston Adams, 12 June 1800
From: Adams, Abigail
To: Adams, Thomas Boylston

					my dear Thomas
					Quincy June 12th 1800

				I have not taken my pen to write you a line before since my return, tho I have daily intended it. You know I Must necessarily have many avocations upon first comeing home, beside the constant interruptions from company; I was happy to learn as I did a few days since by Your Letter of June the 1st that You had returnd in safety to the city improved in health. God grant that it May be continued to you. when I was at N York, I found the Books Boxed up Still standing in your Brothers office. I sent Richard, found a vessel & had them put on Board. I hope they will reach You safe; my visit to N York Did not brighten my domestick prospects any more than my previous one to the camp, tho different causes opperated. it decided me however to bring home Susan with me, which I have done. She is a fine child, any thing further it will not be proper to say; my journey was safe and as it respected the appearence of the Country pleasent; and if my mind had not received too Many unpleasent Sensations, I should have delighted in the view. as it was, I could bless the Bountifull Dispencer of all that I saw, good fair and fruitfull, and rejoice in the prosperity which was so universally Spread arround me.
				The Day after I reachd my own Habitation which was the 31 May, I lost an old and valuable Neighbour, Mr Belcher. three Days after him Mr Wibird finished his course, and on Saturday last was burried. to the world he has been long since dead he declined very fast after the warm weather commenced. these were old Men, and had lived out their Days of three score & ten; but a more gloomy scene than this I have daily upon my Heart and mind. Mrs Norten who has been 8 or ten weeks at her Fathers, is apprehended to be in a rapid decline. She has lost the little flesh she had and is litterally the shadow of a shade. the Doctor has but little very little expectation that she can recover— she is now so weak as to be unable to walk more than once, or twice in a day across her Room— she leaves five Sons the eldest not more than Eleven Years old— three of her children are with her—and My dear valuable and beloved Sister appears almost borne down, tho her spirits have been

her support— your uncle is well for his Years— Uncle Quincy too, looks very well for a Man so far advanced, is eagar and inquisitive, about public affairs: I get not any papers from Philadelphia Since I left it. there were but one or two which I wished to see Duane Made great use of Your direction to him, to send the paper to the House During Your absence. he carried about with him your note, and showed it as a direction from the President to take his paper— col B——r circulated reports both in Philadelphia and NYork, that he was admitted into the cabinet and consulted upon Many subjects, that a coalition had taken place, and matters were all setled— reports of a similar nature are extracted from the Southern papers and they have not failed to make the whole arrangment in the Trenton federilist from which our stupid Ben Russel has extracted it, into his paper; heading it with a paragraph tending to give a currency to it, tho I know every word and syllable to be false, and so Might every Man in the least acquainted with the Preside[nt]
				The removal of xxxxxxx caused Some sensati[on] for a time, but when people began to think and reason, they concluded the mo[ve] Proper— ill humours break out in Some people, and finds it their way into the common sink of News paper publication— Gov’r strong is very popular and Boston folks like him better than they expected— he is wise judicious prudent calm and discreet, and all this, tho he was not born in Boston or its Neighbourhood— You will see mr Foster is sent to senate in the Room of mr Dexter. Mr Ames could not be persuaded to be put up, for which I am very wroth with him— sewall prefered being made a judge. we have to replace judge N Cusshing & to have three new ones, agreable to the late arrangement of our Legislature: Minot could not be spaired from the State, nor afford to Serve, so we have sent Mr Foster, an honest Worthy Man—a good federalist but we wanted a Man from this State of the first tallents, a Man like mr Dexter or Ames whose weight of character would be respected and revered.— our ablest Men from a variety of circumstances choose to remain at home.
				I have heard much Since my return of the coalition as it is termed. Mr Otis told me that he had a Letter from Philadelphia in which he was informed that the President had dinned with the Govr and that I had twice visited the Lady of the spanish minister, but that She had never returnd the visit. now the writer whom mr otis calls a Friend to the President might very easily have assertaind the truth by inquiry, before he had written Such a Letter. the truth is I visited Mrs McKean, as I did every other Lady with whom I had an

acquaintance, before I left the city as I presumed for the last time. She returned the visit, as did his excellency. I also left a card at the spanish ministers after the removal of a certain obstical. the visit was returnd the next day but one, by Madam, and by the Don the day after. Le Tombe accompanied him—it was however on a sunday when we were all at church. I knew the spanish Minister was recalld and a successor appointed in his room but as his conduct had been without exception for a long time, and his court had continued him untill that period, I thought it proper to make the visit— it is also reported here that McHenry is very wroth and bitter and threatnes to publish. this I take to be mere report, for what can he publish. his own incapacity for the office he held, were long known and experienced, the subject of constant complaint. indeed I have never heard a regreet expressed. he was always a polite & civil Man, and a candid one I esteemed him: I know the President loved him, and acknowledged both his ingenuity & good sense, yet he knew he was not equal to So important an office— write to Me My son and direct to the President, in his absence to be deliverd to Mrs Adams at Quincy— I have not heard from Your Father since he left Quincy Philadelphia: let Me hear by you as he cannot write when travelling—
				Mr & Mrs Brisler got home on the 9th
				adieu Yours &c &c


Title: John Adams to Abigail Adams, 13 June 1800
From: Adams, John
To: Adams, Abigail

					My dearest friend
					Washington June 13. 1800

				I recd your favour of the 2d by Mr Dexter and this morning from Mr Gerry an account of your health on the 4th, which have relieved me from Some anxiety as I had recd no Letter from you Since you were in N. York.
				I have seen many Cities and fine Places since you left me and particularly Mount Vernon. Mrs Washington and her whole Family very kindly enquired after your health and all your Children and Louisa; and send many friendly Greetings.
				I like the Seat of Government very well and shall Sleep, or lie awake next Winter in the Presidents house. I have Slept very well on my Journey and been pretty well. An Abundance of Company and many tokens of respect have attended my Journey, and my Visit here is well recd. Mr Marshall and Mr Dexter lodge with me at Tunnicliffs City Hotel, very near the Capitol. The Establishment of the public offices in this place has given it the Air of the seat of Government and all Things seem to go on well.—

				I am particularly pleased with Alexandria. Mr Lee lives very elegantly neatly and agreably there among his sisters and friends and among his fine Lotts of Clover and Timothy. I scarcely know a more eligible situation. Oh! that I could have a home! But this felicity has never been permitted me. Rolling rolling rolling, till I am very near rolling into the bosom of mother Earth. I am / as ever Your affectionate Husband

					J. Adams


Title: Thomas Boylston Adams to Abigail Adams, 18 June 1800
From: Adams, Thomas Boylston
To: Adams, Abigail

						My dear Mother
						Philadelphia 18th: June 1800.

					This morning I had the pleasure to receive your favor of the 12th: instt: and am happy to learn your safe arrival at the hospitable mansion, where I fervently hope, you and my Father, may enjoy days & years of tranquil life. For my own sake & for the sake of all my family, it would, I believe, be a happy circumstance, if there should be no further occasion for either of my parents leaving home, and I bear no personal ill will to the Jacobins for wishing my Father a speedy retreat to Quincy— I do regard the approaching crisis in the public affairs of our Country as unusually momentous and it would afford me much greater sorrow than delight to see my parents exposed in their declining years to the danger of political convulsions, which if my apprehensions be well founded, no prudence or rectitude of conduct will be able to avoid— The melancholy side of the picture & all its darkest shades are alone familiar to my mind, & the only consolatory reflections I make, are drawn from the hope, that my imagination not only conjures up but magnifies spectres, which are invisible to all other eyes— I believe the vile Aurora, which I so constantly read, disturbs the peace of my mind, and sometimes I wish it were possible for me to refrain from the use of it— There is a dialogue in one of the late papers, which contains much wit and sarcasm, something in the style of a Great Speakers diary, though rather more pointed— I will send it to you with some others when my father goes on. such little squibs, when well done have little effect other than to excite mirth— You will like the “specimen of

modern conversation, for the benefit of country gentlemen at Caucuses.
					I have heard very few of the many ill natured speeches, which have been made against the President, in consequence of the measures which concluded the last Session— The friends of his Administration, who like Cobbett, have abandoned him to his own stubborness, are more rancorous than the worst of Jacobins— If the ex-Secretary of war has broken out, I have heard nothing; very few persons, except his particular friends & relatives, will partake of his mortification or sympathize very ardently on the occasion of his asking & obtaining leave to resign.
					I hear with much concern the declining state of health in which You found Mrs: Norton. She has been always of a delicate frame, and I fear, there is little hope, of her being able to sustain the present shock. She has thus far fulfilled the purpose of her existence, with fidelity and virtue, & although her loss will be afflicting & grievous to her family & friends, they can have no doubt of her reaping the reward of the just in another world.
					The aged & venerable Pastor of our little town deserves a tribute of remembrance for the good & aimiable qualities he once possessed. The few last years of his life, exhibited a painful instance of comfortless celibacy, and the very sight of him excited little other sensation than pity, when it was remembered what he was & what he might have been. In his lately established Successor, you will find a sensible & aimiable man whose Society, when he becomes familiar will afford you pleasure.
					What is to become of your Grandchildren? When I suffer my thoughts to dwell upon the prospect, my heart sinks within me and I can devise nothing but poverty & wretchedness for their portion, without assigning them a burthensome existence, supported by the bounty of their remote relatives. That you were obliged to take Susan from her parents is a sufficient indication of the hopeless condition of that family, and a disbanded army takes from the other branch all the visible means of even a scanty subsistence— I know that the joys of my father will be damped & his recollection of painful incidents constantly kept alive by the presence of that infant; but what could be done? You have an irksome task to perform, but the act is charitable and must be its own reward.
					I received the Books in safety & have them in my Office— Did you obtain the coverlids &ca:? There should be a great coat of mine some where.

					I expected my father to reach here this evening, from accounts I had by travellers, but possibly he may prefer staying at Chester to night. I have not a line from William, since his departure, and I intend giving him a scolding for his negligence—perhaps he will retort the accusation, though not with so much justice.
					The weather hitherto has been moderate & the City continues healthy— May it long remain so.
					I am dear Mother / Your Son

						T B Adams

					No letters from Berlin


Title: John Quincy Adams to John Adams, 19 June 1800
From: Adams, John Quincy
To: Adams, John

						19 June 1800.

				Your letter by Mr: Paleske of 28 Feby: though short gave me great pleasure as it was so long since I had enjoyed that of seeing your hand-writing— I have indeed no right to expect that you should have leisure to write me at large upon any subject, and know that a free communication of your sentiments cannot be indulged, upon public topics.— With regard to private concerns it more properly belongs to other correspondents to give me such information as can be interesting to me; and to touch upon some you remark is disagreeable— I would intreat at least that as far as concerns a transaction implicating pecuniary interests of mine, you would as much as possible discard it from your mind— I deplore the unhappy habits of life, which led to the damage I sustained, but at the same time I must acknowledge it might have been much worse— Had my confidence been in its fullest extent abused my personal misfortune would have been much greater, and I cannot but bear testimony at least to that restraint which set bounds to the breach of my trust. Where I cannot justify, I would gladly palliate, and especially would as far as possible wish to mitigate the rigour of your sentiments on this occasion— For my own loss, I have consoled myself easily, and among other resources recurred to those antient teachers of wisdom, on whom I have been taught by you to set so great a value— I enclose

with this, the result of my consultations on this subject, with a venerable old moralist, which is so long, that I can only request you to read it, though if I did not know how little leisure you have from less important occupations, I would beg you as a classic scholar to compare it with the original— There is a translation of the same Satire extant, done by Creech, which resembles the one I send you, only in the last line—A resemblance which was accidental and could not easily be avoided— An English author of some reputation now living, a Mr Lewis has published an imitation of this poem, which I have not read, but which by the account of the reviewers, is loose both in construction and versification— I am somewhat surprized, that neither Johnson, nor Pope, nor Boileau, who have all given imitations from Juvenal, never selected this which I consider as the finest of all his Satires— The description of the tortures suffered by a guilty conscience, is superior to any thing of the kind I have ever met with elsewhere— The chief thing to be disapproved is the concluding sentiment which seems of a more vindictive spirit, than is consistent with the previous formal declaration against revenge.
				My wife feels much flattered by the kind desire you express to see her; and she as well as myself is anxiously desirous to see you, and all our friends in America— Perhaps I ought, as the principal purpose for which I was sent here has been effected, to ask for my recall, and I must honestly confess I see not what service I can henceforth render the United-States here, worth the cost at which they maintain me. But you once enquired of me where would be my independence upon returning to America; and though before I was married I felt little concern upon that head, I am now fully sensible of all its weight.
				My disposition for returning to the bar, time is not likely to make more ardent, though I must truly declare that neither pride nor indolence have the smallest influence in exciting my aversion to it. My time was never more fully employed, and I never allowed so little of it to indulgence or relaxation, from the day when I commenced the study of the law, untill that when I left its practice, as since I have now been resident in Europe— My leisure has indeed been so considerable, that I could follow the bent of my own inclination or caprice in the choice of my studies, and perhaps I have not always chosen the most profitable, or even the best— At least however I have neither been idle, nor acquired habits of idleness, and I am persuaded that upon the whole my hours of application have been more useful to the culture of my own mind, and heart, than they

would have been, in the dry and drudging study of legal questions applied to cases of practice which would have occurred to me.— Upon personal and family considerations therefore, I do not ask to be recalled—though if you should think proper to recall me, as costing the United States more than my services are worth, I shall have no pretension to complain
				Of political intelligence, I can at present give you little— The total dissolution of the alliance between Russia and Austria and England, and the dissensions between the first of those powers and the two others, which I intimated to you as probable, in a former letter have taken place and the resentment on the part of the Russian Emperor has been carried so far as to recall his ministers both from London and Vienna, and to require the recall of the Austrian and British Ministers at his court— It is reported even that he has adopted some severe regulations against the british commerce— At least his negotiations with this cabinet have been lately very active, and your old friend Count Lusi (who always speaks of you with respect and attachment, and who has repeatedly requested me to call you him to your remembrance) is now on his way to St: Petersbourg to sign an alliance between the two courts— Upon the stability of all this indeed, not much dependence is to be placed— The person at the head of the Russian Empire is universally acknowledg’d to be a man of good intentions and a well disposed heart— But his temper is violent, ever ready to fly from one extreme to another, affected excessively by trifling incidents, and habituated to observe few rules of moderation in his measures.— It was said I think in the days of Tiberius, that no calamity could be greater for the roman empire, than to have a prince pass immediately from exile to the imperial purple— That extreme restraint and state of humiliation and danger at once, in which the emperor lived for nearly forty years, being in one instant changed for the possession of supreme power, might turn giddy steadier brains than his, and lead to eccentricities of conduct men of firmer minds and of better education.— I do not imagine therefore that Prussia will enter into any very important engagements with him, that may bind her to act upon an offensive plan, though her desire to bound the grasping ambition of Austria, on the side of Italy is not equivocal.
				It is extremely probable that her anxiety on this account will be soon quieted without any agency of her own.— The Austrians who commenced the campaign in Italy by besieging Massena with his army in Genoa, and who enjoyed for some days the confident hope

that they should have them all as prisoners of war, have given time to Buonaparte and Berthier with an army of 60,000 thousand men, to cross the mountains, and instead of besieging, will in every probability be driven from all their last year’s conquests as rapidly as they were made— They lost the only opportunity which they had to defeat the first consul’s plan, which they might have done by falling upon the separate detachments of his army, as they first entered Piedmont: but and hitherto they have done nothing but retreat before the french as they advanced. Buonaparte entered Milan, on the 2d: of this month; and it is probable that soon after that date a battle took place: for the Austrians would probably not abandon the blockade of Genoa without trying the issue of one battle, which however, if fought, I have no doubt but it was lost by them— It is said that Buonaparte has the project of restoring the king of Sardinia, but the same purpose was last year attributed to the cabinet of Vienna, and probably with as much foundation— Buonaparte’s design is more likely to be that of restoring the Cisalpine Republic, adding part or the whole of Piedmont to it, and ceding a part of it as it originally stood, to Austria.— No affair of any considerable consequence has during a month past taken place between the hostile armies in Swabia— The Austrians feel themselves not in sufficient force to attack, and the French are waiting for some decisive operation in Italy, before they recommence their career of victory.— There is all reason to suppose that before the close of the summer the court of Vienna will be compell’d to accept the terms of peace which the french will give, and it is understood that the negotiations there are still even now continued.
				I am, Dear Sir, ever faithfully your’s

					——— ———


Title: Richard and John Adams to John Adams, 28 June 1800
From: Adams, Richard,Adams, John (of England)
To: Adams, John

					Dear Cousin
					Sheffield June 28th: 1800

				Perhaps you will be surprized when you find a Letter directed to you in this Character from England, be it as it will I believe there is something in Reality in it. We are of the Family of Adam’s. My name is Richard Adam’s who is the Son of James Adam’s who was the Son of James Adams my Grand Father who, (my Father told me when he was alive) was your Fathers Brother, was born at a place called Ackeworth Moor Top near Pontefract Yorkshire, the same Farm being over since upon Mortgage from your Father to one Craper which hath held it over since in Possession for one Hundred Pounds as my Father told me, which my Father told me was worth betwixt Eight or Nine Hundred Pounds Tweny Years ago; He applied to an Attorney at Law about it Eighteen Years since to redeem the Mortgage but could not. he Wrote to you in America but never received an Answer so they just remain as they were at first. Know I have one thing to Require of you, that is, I have a Son about Fourteen Years of Age is Name is John Adams— Now lastly since he hath heard me talk of you in America he will not be satisfied while he comes into America to you he hath a Sharpe turn of Wit and I will do what lies in my power to give him Learning so that he may be fit for Business if you will be so Kind as to Favor us with a few Lines as

soon as Convenient for you I shall take it as a Great Favour from and by so doing / we shall Remain ever Yours with Constancy and Respect

					Richard & John Adams

					NB. Please Direct for Richard Adams Baker Yard Sims Croft Sheffield Yorkshire England


Title: Abigail Adams to Thomas Boylston Adams, 12 July 1800
From: Adams, Abigail
To: Adams, Thomas Boylston

					Dear Thomas
					Quincy July 12th 1800

				On the 23d of June I wrote You a Letter, and one to your Father, addressing it to him in Philadelphia, and in his absence to be opened by You. I was much mortified to find it returnd again to Quincy, not So much for what it containd, as the appearence of my having neglected to write to you; Your last Letter found me upon a bed of sickness wholy unable to write. the Hot weather brought on a voilent fever, and lade me by So that when Your Father arrived on the 3d of july I had been confined to my Chamber more than a week; I have got about again & as We N England people say, am pretty spry again. your Father was much fatigued with his long journey; but is renewed by the Quincy air, with fresh Spirits and Vigor— I was pleased to find him So much gratified by his Tour—
				when I returnd I came on to Brunswick & the col met me there I went on with him to the camp where I past the night. the next day the troops were reviewd by the Gen’ll who arrived the day I did— he told me he Should come on to the Camp to oxford— he also came to Boston and went as far as Portsmouth. it was Soon understood that the Gen’ll did not come to disband troops, so much as to raise them; and that his visit was merely an Electionering buisness, to feel the pulse of the N England states, and to impress those upon whom he could have any influence to Vote for Pinckney & bring him in as President holding up the Idea, that it was totally impossible for Mr Adams to obtain an Election, that he would not have a Vote in Conneticut or new Jersey. this he Said to your Friend J Q who told me himself of it, it was therefore necessary to excert themselves to carry Gen’ll Pinckney— at the Head of the Army in oxford he made a similar Declaration, in a formal speech addrest to them as col Hanniwell himself told me. the President had become so very unpopular with the federilists that he had wholy lost his Election— His Aids were holding a similar language—fellows, boys of yesterday who were unhatchd and unfledgd when the venerable Character they are striving to pull down Was running every risk of Life & Property to serve and save a country of which these beings are unworthy

Members—with a set of Men who have been warmly attach’d to Hamilton known by the name of the E. junto Hamilton has succeeded, if I May judge by the news paper weekly publications in Ben Russels paper which has become their Devoted vehical— Jefferson is vilified and abused by a writer under the Signature of Decius, in a series of papers call’d the Jeffersoniad—written by a Youthfull hand from the stile and manner, under Hamiltons direction I presume, and I think not unlikly to be written by one of his Aids by the Name of How— these Numbers commenced upon his first arrival here and they are the pledge which he promised to give, to prove that Jefferson was an Atheist. you may recollect hearing, that he pledged himself in NYork to prove all that he asserted against Jefferson at the Election there—
				To one gentleman How, said that the Disbanding the Army was altogether the work of the President, upon which the Gentleman observed, that it was a Vote of the House and senate, therefore could not be asscribed to the President. to an other Hamilton said, that it was of little concequence who was President. for his part, he Did not expect his Head to remain four Years longer upon his shoulders, unless it was at the Head of a Victorious Army— He tried Govr Fenno in Road Island, who told him Sir I see what You are after. You mean to bring in Gen’ll Pinckney— I will not engage in any such jockying trick— I do not know Genll Pinckney he May or he may not be a good Man, but I will sooner give My Vote for Mr Jefferson— thus has this intriguer been endeavouring to divide the federal party—to create Divisions and Heart burnings against the President merely because he knows that he cannot Sway him, or carry such measures as he wishes untill he can be instrumental of getting in a President to his mind. the object is to make a stalking Horse of the President and bring in a Military Man as he says, a Military Man only should be President and, but Hamiltons Rope has been long enough I trust— by his intrigues he will lose many more votes for Pinckney than he will obtain—
				We shall have enough of popular Elections by the time this closes, and Characters disclose themselves now which have lain concealed & unknown before, but says a sensible writer [“]Crimes contradictions, and folly will be popular in a state, when they bring gain or selfish gratifications to those, who are in possession of a power to render folly contradiction and crimes, advantages to the pernicious pursuits they are engaged in”
				Inclosed is a Letter of a very old date received from your Brother return it when read—

				We have had some very Hot weather I fear it will generate yellow fever with You— william has written to You. I bid him inclose the Chronical. You will there see a peice which I think must be denyed, or fix a stain upon the writer—
				We all send abundance of Love to you Your sister & caroline are with me. I hope the col will use his office with discretion let me hear from you— I will keep You informd of what is passing here. Should your pen be drawn, let it be publishd here—
				Mrs Norten is better and we hope may Yet be saved—
				your ever affectionate Mother

					A A


Title: John Adams to Thomas Boylston Adams, 14 July 1800
From: Adams, John
To: Adams, Thomas Boylston

					Dear Thomas
					Quincy July 14th 1800

				I have not received a letter from you since I left you. As I hear nothing of the epidemic in Philadelphia, I begin to hope that such a calamity will this year be spared to that city. I should be gratified to hear of your health and success. I could fill a sheet with curious anecdotes of politicks & electioneering, but as this is a subject on which I ought not to permit myself to write speak or even think you will convict me of error & transgression, if I say that Gen Hamilton has been a tour through New England to persuade the people to choose electors who will give a unanimous vote for Gen. Pinckney. To be sure Mr. Adams will have an unanimous vote in Massachusetts but not one in Connecticut nor New Jersey. Thus impudent & brazed faced is the style. My information is from Gentlemen of the best & first characters in more than one State to whom this language was held by Hamilton himself. You may shew this letter to Dr. Rush & to him alone—then burn it. With a tender affection / & solicitude for your welfare I am your worn out father


Title: Abigail Adams to Elizabeth Smith Shaw Peabody, 18 July 1800
From: Adams, Abigail
To: Peabody, Elizabeth Smith Shaw

						My Dear Sister
						Quincy July 18th 1800

					I received Your kind Letter by mr Peabody and thank You most Sincerely for it; I did not know that You had been so very sick untill I saw a Letter from You to mrs Foster: You my Dear sister certainly take too great a charge upon you; I know that You delight in doing good, and communicating, that as our good Father used to Say, he had rather be worn out, than rust out; but your constitution is so feeble that You should Spair it, as much as possible. Your Life is too precious to Your Family and Friends, for you to be any way lavish even in well doing; I think it is your Duty to take some relaxation and change of Air & scenes will tend to invigorate you, and give a new Spring to your spirits. a Cheerfull Heart does good like a Medicine; your Spirits have supported carried your feeble frame through many a trying scene aided by the best supporter, and the only Sure and stable prop upon which We can rely with security. “Religion bears our spirits up” whilst we trust that the Supreem Ruler of the Universe knows what is best for his creatures— I have had a very Sick turn. a

fever confined me to My Bed for Several Days—just before the Presidents return. he found me confined to My Chamber, but thanks to a kind Providence, I am restored again. Mrs Norten is better than I feared She ever would be again. She is a mere shadow. her Situation is a very precarious one; a very little matter would turn the balance against her— She is returnd to her Family Sister Cranch has the two Youngest Children Still with her, and mr & mrs Greenleaf & her two Children are with her now; Mrs Smith returnd with the President, and was very happy last night to see her two Sons, who are grown fine Boys—
					Your son has made the tour to Washington with the President. he would have immediatly visited you upon his return, but hoped You would have come at Commencment, but when I found how large a Family You have, I did not wonder that you could not both be absent at once I think You had better resolve to come when the Children return which will be in about a fortnight.—
					You kindly inquire after my Family. I had a Letter from Berlin about a fortnight since. it was an old Date 18 Febry— it however informd me of a new misfortune to which mrs Adams had again been subject. Her Health had been much mended by her excursion to Dresden the last Year—and she was some way advanced in her Pregnancy: attending one of the Assemblies at Court, the Lady of the Spanish Minister who had recently arrived, was standing by her, when the Lady in turning round caught her foot in the carpet, fell & broke her Leg short of, the agitation & hurry of Spirits this accident occasiond, and the assistance which Mrs Adams endeavourd to render her; through her into a fainting fit; and She was carried home when a renewal of the Misfortune to which She had three times before been subject, took place and left her again upon the verge of Dissolution when he wrote, two Months had elapsed, and she was but slowly recovering
					Thomas is in Philadelphia where I hope he will succeed in buisness. he is good amiable and virtuous, a comfort to his Parents. God grant him Life and Health;
					I will send the Linnen you request by William—and will write by him
					adieu my Dear sister / affectionatly Your

						A Adams—

					The President desires to be affectionatly rememberd to you. Mrs smith will write to you— Louissa sends duty. Remember me to Miss Palmer—