"Abigail filled pages with questions about the establishment of laws and the hesitance of Congress, expressing concern over how they would be perceived by foreign powers."
"She vividly described the siege of Boston, capturing the sounds and impacts of the conflict, while also engaging with the ideas presented in Thomas Paine's 'Common Sense.'"
"Biographer Woody Holton notes that Abigail prided herself on navigating the intellectual currents of her time, a pursuit that would have astonished previous generations."
"John Adams appreciated Abigail's reflective nature, humorously commenting on her reading and thinking habits, which he believed contributed to her physical posture."
Abigail Adams wrote extensively to her husband, John Adams, during the push for American independence. She questioned the establishment of laws and the hesitance of Congress. Her letters vividly described the siege of Boston and reflected her engagement with contemporary intellectual currents. Abigail's inclination for reflection was appreciated by John, who humorously noted her habits of reading and thinking. By early 1776, both John and Abigail were eager to discuss the formation of a new nation, which seemed increasingly likely.
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