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ABIGAIL ADAMS. AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED, QUINCY, 31 JANUARY 1806, TO DAUGHTER-IN-LAW ANN "NANCY" HARROD ADAMS
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- Autograph letter signed ("Mother A. Adams"), to her daughter-in-law Ann "Nancy" Harrod Adams expressing joy that the young couple are living in nearby Boston
2 pages (7 1/4 5 7/8 in.; 184 x 150 mm) on a bifolium, Quincy, 31 January 1806; small closed tear to fold, scattered minor spotting and discoloration.
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2 pages (7 1/4 5 7/8 in.; 184 x 150 mm) on a single sheet folded, Quincy, 31 January 1806; small closed tear to fold, scattered minor spotting and discoloration.
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In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
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A fine piece of Adams family correspondence Writing to her new daughter-in-law shortly after her marriage to their youngest son, Thomas Boylston Adams, Abigail here touches on a number of household matters, and expresses joy that the couple are living in nearby Boston: “I miss you not a little yet am better satisfied to have you in Town, because I think you feel happier ... To hear that you are well and happy will give much pleasure to your affectionate Mother…”
She also mentions her desire to accompany John on a visit to their new household, her enthusiasm only being dampened by a recent snowstorm: "I should be very happy to come to town tomorrow & bring John, but it will be difficult even for one person to get in, the snow is dissolved so much that the hills are all bare ... The streets I know must be like a river, so do not attempt to go out." The coming year would bring further occasion for the in-laws to visit, as Nancy gave birth to a daughter they named "Abigail Smith Adams" in August 1806.
She also mentions her desire to accompany John on a visit to their new household, her enthusiasm only being dampened by a recent snowstorm: "I should be very happy to come to town tomorrow & bring John, but it will be difficult even for one person to get in, the snow is dissolved so much that the hills are all bare ... The streets I know must be like a river, so do not attempt to go out." The coming year would bring further occasion for the in-laws to visit, as Nancy gave birth to a daughter they named "Abigail Smith Adams" in August 1806.