The partnership and marriage between those two Patriots—and the strains it endured because of the American Revolution—is one of those stories that more people should know.
So glad you wrote this. John and Abigail are my favorite people in history. Everyone should read more about them. Two good books are John Adams by David McCullough and Those who Love by Irving Stone. They both went through so much for our country.
Wow! I remember my youthful early military years when writing from overseas was the only option. We’d write literally on a daily basis hoping our loved ones would know, every day, that they were in my thoughts and prayers. And Sundays without mail delivery were so difficult. There was a cloud of melancholy overshadowing every moment, that our only option, on both sides of the ocean, was to wait.
Mail call, especially when we were in the field, was something all the troops looked forward to. Especially popular, were those that received "goodies packages." Perfumed letters were coveted.
This post reminds me of the lost art of communicating by letter. Regardless of the relationship, letters were and still remain the most intimate and personal expression of thought between two people.
To read such letters is to gain insight to a loving couple's deep feelings for each other. Those who have lived through a long marriage understand the underlying emotions and how the separation rends the soul. Thanks for such a story, Tara.
Such a beautiful couple willing to sacrifice as much for their love of their country as their love for each other and the love for their children and concern for their futures. Even though separated for long periods of time they remained true to each other. A strong family connection is one of the values and foundation of our country. Great story of two patriots.
Wonderful story and comment how they saw each other—-very much like the TCM 1945 movie starring Dorothy McGuire and Robert Young-the Enchanted Cottage. The Adams were enchanted with each other. Thankfully they wrote prolifically and we are the receivers of the content of their letters today. A welcome view of marriage.
Thanks for the insight of how families suffered for our freedom, many of our founders families gave all as well. How hard life was for them!!! How hard on the children! Don't forget the inflation and scarcity of goods. Thanks again Tara!!!
It must have been exceedingly difficult to have to choose between family and the work they were doing. So many of the founders sacrificed so much yet their sacrifices are rarely ackn today.
In hindsight, it's easy to look back and think they were choosing between family and the creation of the greatest government ever instituted among men. But that wasn't their choice. They were choosing between their family and rebellion against the world's greatest power - a choice that could easily have led to the gallows.
So glad you wrote this. John and Abigail are my favorite people in history. Everyone should read more about them. Two good books are John Adams by David McCullough and Those who Love by Irving Stone. They both went through so much for our country.
Wow! I remember my youthful early military years when writing from overseas was the only option. We’d write literally on a daily basis hoping our loved ones would know, every day, that they were in my thoughts and prayers. And Sundays without mail delivery were so difficult. There was a cloud of melancholy overshadowing every moment, that our only option, on both sides of the ocean, was to wait.
Mail call, especially when we were in the field, was something all the troops looked forward to. Especially popular, were those that received "goodies packages." Perfumed letters were coveted.
Thank you for your service ! 🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻👌
This is a great love story, tested by the American Révolution!
This post reminds me of the lost art of communicating by letter. Regardless of the relationship, letters were and still remain the most intimate and personal expression of thought between two people.
Cursive forever! ;-)
The love and steadfast devotion of Abigail and John Adams was just amazing. Such a union is rare. They were a force multiplier.
Thank you Tara.
🇺🇸 Almost unthinkable today, that a marriage would last through these hardships. Glad they did!
Thanks for sharing a smidge from two amazing lives. 🇺🇲
To read such letters is to gain insight to a loving couple's deep feelings for each other. Those who have lived through a long marriage understand the underlying emotions and how the separation rends the soul. Thanks for such a story, Tara.
Thank God these letters were saved, unlike Washington's which were burned after his passing.
Thank you, Tara, for this reminder of what our nation’s Founders and their families went through to bring freedom to the people of our nation!
Really outstanding read today Tara. Two of our greatest founding parents and the sacrifices they made to each other for all of us.
Such a beautiful couple willing to sacrifice as much for their love of their country as their love for each other and the love for their children and concern for their futures. Even though separated for long periods of time they remained true to each other. A strong family connection is one of the values and foundation of our country. Great story of two patriots.
Wonderful story and comment how they saw each other—-very much like the TCM 1945 movie starring Dorothy McGuire and Robert Young-the Enchanted Cottage. The Adams were enchanted with each other. Thankfully they wrote prolifically and we are the receivers of the content of their letters today. A welcome view of marriage.
Great reminder of the disruptions in the patriot's lives.
Thanks for the insight of how families suffered for our freedom, many of our founders families gave all as well. How hard life was for them!!! How hard on the children! Don't forget the inflation and scarcity of goods. Thanks again Tara!!!
Very interesting. With today’s instant messaging it is hard to imagine lack of communication in those days and the strains it put on relationships.
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As always, a great story, ma'am.
It must have been exceedingly difficult to have to choose between family and the work they were doing. So many of the founders sacrificed so much yet their sacrifices are rarely ackn today.
In hindsight, it's easy to look back and think they were choosing between family and the creation of the greatest government ever instituted among men. But that wasn't their choice. They were choosing between their family and rebellion against the world's greatest power - a choice that could easily have led to the gallows.
We are in desperate need of such people today.