Adams Papers Digital Edition

Adams Family Correspondence, volume 3

Abigail Adams to Mercy Otis Warren

John Adams to Abigail Adams
John Adams to Abigail Adams, 28 February 1780 JA AA John Adams to Abigail Adams, 28 February 1780 Adams, John Adams, Abigail
John Adams to Abigail Adams
My dearest Friend Paris Feb. 28. 1780

I have sent you, one yard of fine Cambrick, at 14 Livres an Ell, two of a coarser sort at 6 Livres an Ell. Eight India Handkerchiefs at 6 Livres each and three of another stamp at 6 Livres a Piece. These seem monstrous dear, but I could not get them cheaper.

If the Marquis1 should make you a Visit You will treat him with all Distinction that is due to his Merit and Character, as well as his Birth and Rank which are very high.

He has been the invariable and indefatigable Friend of America, in all Times, Places and Occasions, and his Assiduity have2 done Us much service. He is my particular Friend, and therefore deserves from mine, the greatest Respect, on my private Account as well as on the public.

RC (Adams Papers); at foot of text: “Portia”; addressed: “Mrs. John 291Adams Braintree near Boston favd. by the Marquis de la Fayette To be sunk in Case of Capture.”

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Lafayette; see the following letter.

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Thus in MS.