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[The letter that had been dated only by month (February) has been examined by the Adams Papers editors; they have assigned it the approximate date, circa 20 February 1794, based on the content. See, Letter from Abigail Adams to John Adams, circa 20 February 1794. [Abigail to John, 20 February 1784] ]