53 John Adams
Same date.
Have only time to send by this opportunity a token of remembrance.
The fast was observed here with a decorum and solemnity never before seen on a Sabbath. The clergy of all denominations here preached upon politics and war in a manner that I never heard in New England. They are a flame of fire. It is astonishing to me that the people are so cool here. Such sermons in our country would have a much greater effect.
I hope to see you erelong. You have stirred up my friends to write to me. Austin, Tudor, Rice, have wrote.
Dr. Tufts wrote me an excellent letter, and very particular intelligence.
My love to all the children.