John Adams (1735-1826) and Abigail Smith Adams (1744-1818) exchanged over 1,100 letters, beginning during their courtship in 1762 and continuing throughout John's political career (until 1801). These warm and informative letters include John's descriptions of the Continental Congress and…
The obituary of Abigail Adams provides insights into her life, legacy, and views expressed about her during the time of her death. She was highly regarded in this obituary and seen as an important figure in American culture during the time of her death. The obituary praises her directly as an…
This brief biography of Abigail Adams, written by Debra Michals, give a background of her life and upbringing. The text also explores her relationship with John Adams and their time in the White House when he served as president.
This short biography, by C. James Taylor, chronicling the life of John Adams focuses on his political life, relationship with his wife Abigail, and his presidency. It is a good introduction to Adams and his background.
In this letter from President John Adams to his wife Abigail Adams, the president writes about the election victory of his rival, Thomas Jefferson. He remarks upon having to nominate judges and the last tasks that he has to accomplish as president.
In this letter from Thomas Jefferson to Abigail Adams dated on June 13th, 1804, Jefferson writes about and his friendship and rivalry with previous President John Adams. He discusses his frustration regarding the appointments of his political enemies by Adams soon before Adams left office, but…
<p><span class="deck">All that the Adamses saw they were schooled to put down and save. The result is a collection of historical records beyond price and without peer.</span> </p>
<p><span class="deck">Eighteenth-century equivalents of “Yankee go home!” greeted the Adams family when, in 1785, they arrived in London. Nevertheless, there were certain delightful compensations—especially for an eligible young lady</span></p>
<p><span class="deck">The courtship and fifty-four-year marriage of John and Abigail Adams was, despite separation and war and tragedy, a moving and highly literate love feast between two "Dearest Friends"</span></p>
<p><span class="deck"><span class="typestyle">The ground rules have changed drastically since 1789. Abigail Adams, stifled in her time, would have loved being First Lady today.</span> </span></p>
<p><span class="deck">When John Adams was elected president, and Thomas Jefferson as vice president, each came to see the other as a traitor. Out of their enmity grew our modern political system.</span></p>
