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Abigail Adams Smith
Journal and Correspondence of Miss Adams
Explore the personal writings of Miss Adams, daughter of President John Adams. This series offers a direct look into her life and the historical period through her journals and letters. It provides an intimate perspective on early American history and the experiences of a prominent family.
The series is presented chronologically, following the actual dates of Abigail Adams's letters and journal entries. Reading them in the order they are cataloged will provide the intended historical progression.
This collection is part of a larger body of Adams family papers, which includes the writings of John Adams and John Quincy Adams. While distinct, it offers a complementary perspective to those other historical records.
The primary editorial work for this collection was undertaken by Charles Francis Adams, her grandson, who meticulously compiled and published these historical documents.