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Letter from John Adams to Abigail Adams, 18 May 1789


My dearest Friend

I am in such a Situation that I cannot see the Way clear for you to come on, till some resolution is passed in the House. You will be as ready as you can, and I will write you the Moment to come on any Thing is done. I will resign my office rather than bring you here to be miserable.

Yours eternally
John Adams.


[Envelope -- see page image]



Cite web page as: Letter from John Adams to Abigail Adams, 18 May 1789 [electronic edition]. Adams Family Papers: An Electronic Archive. Massachusetts Historical Society. http://www.masshist.org/digitaladams/
Original manuscript: Adams, John. Letter from John Adams to Abigail Adams, 18 May 1789. 2 pages. Original manuscript from the Adams Family Papers, Massachusetts Historical Society.
Source of transcription: Adams Papers Editorial Project. Unverified transcriptions.
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