![]() Their letters to each other continued throughout the four years in office. ![]() In one Abigail’s letters, she expressed her distresses about being the First Lady and the effect on their lives. When John became president in 1797, their correspondence continued. The two would exchange different ideas but in a coded manner as they feared their letters would be read. Abigail would respond by giving John advice on political strategies and her own reaction to the current news reports in the newspaper. John would send letters to his beloved posing questions regarding the political contentions in the year 1774. The Adams began writing letters to each other when John went to Philadelphia. Their preferred topics ranged from politics, economics, health, and even military strategies. The letters, however, were not direct correspondence to each other due to the limitations of travel. The Adams constantly wrote each other letters when apart sometimes more than five letters a day. Adams was fond of his beloved wife who he referred to as Portia. In a time when women were not allowed to vote or to contribute to state matters, John and Abigail were a rather different couple-their marriage was built on trust and respect. ![]() Written by people who wish to remain anonymous We are thankful for their contributions and encourage you to make your own. These notes were contributed by members of the GradeSaver community. ![]()
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