Diary of John Quincy Adams, volume 2
1787-01-01
I received, two letters,1 and a couple of Packets of newspapers, from Europe, they were the more acceptable, as it is almost three months, since I have had any direct news from thence, before. After playing a few tunes to the young Ladies, In the evening, I went with Bridge, and paid a visit to Mr. Hilliard; a sensible man although his Sermons are rather cold.
AA2 to JQA, 1 Sept.–12 Oct. 1786; AA to JQA, 27 Sept.–14 Oct. 1786 (JQA to AA2, 14 Jan.–9 Feb. 1787, all Adams Papers).