Abigail Adams in 1766 Sunday, 18 June, 1775. The day — perhaps the decisive day — is come, on which the fate of America depends. My bursting heart must find vent at my pen. I have just heard that our dear friend, Dr. Warren, is no more, but fell gloriously fighting for his country saying better to die honorably in the field than ignominiously hang upon the gallows. Great is our loss. He has distinguished himself in every engagement by his courage and fortitude, by animating the soldiers and leading them on by his own example. A particular account of these dreadful but I hope glorious days will be transmitted you, no doubt, in the exactest manner.
A Woman at the Front (1775-6)
A Woman at the Front (1775-6)
A Woman at the Front (1775-6)
Abigail Adams in 1766 Sunday, 18 June, 1775. The day — perhaps the decisive day — is come, on which the fate of America depends. My bursting heart must find vent at my pen. I have just heard that our dear friend, Dr. Warren, is no more, but fell gloriously fighting for his country saying better to die honorably in the field than ignominiously hang upon the gallows. Great is our loss. He has distinguished himself in every engagement by his courage and fortitude, by animating the soldiers and leading them on by his own example. A particular account of these dreadful but I hope glorious days will be transmitted you, no doubt, in the exactest manner.