Abigail Adams Correspondence
Collection — Container: MS Am. 229
Call Number: MS Am. 229
Scope and Contents
Of the 22 letters in this collection, 20 are addressed to John Thaxter in which Abigail Adams writes about the war-time economy, the changing attitudes of American women, and the importance of public service. Other subjects include her management of the family farm, her husband’s absence, and her impressions of people such as General Burgoyne and events such as the siege of Newport.
Dates
- 1770-1785
- Other: Date acquired: 05/18/1944
Creator
- Adams, Abigail (Person)
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Extent
22.00 Items
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
This collection contains 22 letters written by Abigail Adams (1744-1818). Twenty are to John Thaxter, Jr. (1755-1891). The others are to Isaac Smith Elbridge Gerry.
Arrangement Note
Letters to John Thaxter are arranged chronologically.
Source of Acquisition
F.G. Sweet
Method of Acquisition
Purchase
Accruals and Additions
Isacc Smith letter purchased from Goodspeed's Book Store in March, 1953. Original call number was Mss. Acc. 349.
Elbridge Gerry letter was purchased from F.G. Sweet in July, 1947. Original call number was Mss. Acc. 348.
Elbridge Gerry letter was purchased from F.G. Sweet in July, 1947. Original call number was Mss. Acc. 348.
Processing Information
Finding aid written by Rare Books and Manuscripts staff.
Creator
- Adams, Abigail (Person)
- Title
- Abigail Adams Correspondence
- Author
- Rare Books and Manuscripts Department staff
- Date
- 12/01/2012
- Description rules
- Anglo-American Cataloguing Rules
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Revision Statements
- 2012: Updated by Kimberly Reynolds, 2012.
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