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- GLC#
- GLC03889
- Type
- Letters
- Date
- 14 April 1813
- Author/Creator
- Adams, Abigail, 1744-1818
- Title
- to Catherine Smith
- Place Written
- Quincy, Massachusetts
- Pagination
- 1 p. : address Height: 23.5 cm, Width: 20.1 cm
- Primary time period
- The New Nation, 1783-1815
- Sub-Era
- The Age of Jefferson & Madison
Writes to her granddaughter that parting with the children was "a weight upon my heart." Mourns the death of a sister, who was not able to say goodbye to her husband and children. Thanks Catherine for her letter and says she is longing to see her new great granddaughter Caroline. She passes on the news that Catherine's spouse, Mr. Smith, will have the option of going to England as Secretary of Legation or returning to America. Forwards some letters from friends at Washington, and wishes her well.
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