From Louisa Catherine Johnson Adams to John Adams

20 August 1823

My Dear John

New–York 20 August 1823

I write to announce our safe arrival at this place from whence we propose to start on a visit of two days to Mrs. De Wint this afternoon to return on Friday night to meet your father and proceed in the Steam Boat on Saturday afternoon to Providence where I presume we shall remain until Monday Morning—As the Horses are very tired it is probable we shall take a Stage to Quincy and see you all on Monday night a little after Tea time—I write now that I may not take the family by surprize Your Letter is this moment put into my hand and I send this in the hope that you will receive it before we arrive at Providence and meet us with your Uncle according to your intention on Sunday Eveng.

Love to all from your Mother

L C Adams.

MHi: Adams Papers.

This early access document derives from raw transcriptions, prior to editing and publication in Rotunda's American History Collection. If this document is cited in formal research, it should be noted that it is not a final version, and that the URL you used to access it is not permanent.
Please report any errors or problems you notice in documents.