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Tag Archives: Abigail Adams
The Perfect Imaginary Dinner
THE AUTHORS Christopher Marlowe. I have a TON of questions to ask that guy. Charles Dickens. Just because I have a feeling that the dude was a blast. He could sit at the head of the table, keep the liquor … Continue reading
The Book of Abigail and John
My first batch of posting these letters are from the time before John and Abigail Adams got married. This second batch unfurling below you take us up to 1776 – through the tumultuous years of the Stamp Act, the Boston … Continue reading
Abigail to John: “I’ll meet you at Philippi”
Abigail to John March 16 1776 By the accounts in the publick papers the plot thickens; and some very important Crisis seems near at hand. Perhaps providence sees it necessary in order to answer important ends and designs that the … Continue reading
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John to Abigail: “Success”
John to Abigail, Feb. 18 1776 The Events of War are uncertain: We cannot insure Success, but We can deserve it.
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Thomas Paine’s Common Sense
John headed home to Abigail in early 1776. There was still (unbelievable as it may seem at this point) a hope that matters could be resolved, and that the 13 rebellious colonies would remain a part of the British Empire. … Continue reading
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Abigail to John: “like the grave cries give, give”
Abigail to John November 27 1775: In this letter to John, Abigail states the case, the problems facing the Congress, the nation in general. Also, she poses the sides of the argument which years and years later would be the … Continue reading
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John to Abigail: “that overweening prejudice in favor of New England”
John to Abigail October 29, 1775 There is, in the human Breast, a social Affection, which extends to our whole Species. Faintly indeed; but in some degree. The Nation, Kingdom, or Community to which We belong is embraced by it … Continue reading
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John to Abigail: ” it is so difficult to do it right”
John to Abigail Oct. 19 1775 When I shall come home I know not. We have so much to do, and it is so difficult to do it right, that We must learn Patience. Upon my Word I think, if … Continue reading
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Abigail to John: “O my bursting Heart”
Abigail to John October 1, 1775 – This grief-struck letter never fails to bring tears to my eyes. Have pitty upon me, have pitty upon me o! thou my beloved for the Hand of God presseth me sour. Yet will … Continue reading
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John to Abigail: “a Disposition entirely American”
John to Abigail July 23 1775 Dr. Franklin has been very constant in his Attendance on Congress from the Beginning. His Conduct has been composed and grave and in the Opinion of many Gentlemen very reserved. He has not assumed … Continue reading