John to Abigail, Saturday Evening Eight O’Clock 7 April 1764:
For, I assure you Sincerely, that, (as Nothing which I before expected from the Distemper gave me more Concern, than the Thought of a six Weeks Separation from my Diana) my Departure from your House this Morning made an Impression upon me that was severely painfull. I thought I left you, in Tears and Anxiety — And was very glad to hear by your Letter, that your Fears were abated.
