![]() ![]() ![]() Abigail no doubt did have some influence on her husband, but it is worth remembering he was just one man in a stifling hot room in Philadelphia at the height of summer wearing wool. And, by the way, in the new code of laws which I suppose it will be necessary for you to make, I desire you would remember the ladies and be more generous and favorable to them than your ancestors.” Abigail AdamsĪ theme running throughout these letters is Abigail’s proto-feminism and John’s gentle-but nevertheless chauvinistic-dismissal of it. “I long to hear that you have declared an independency. How could John Adams have been so wrong? Myth pauses for no man. He was integral to the composition and debate and rewriting and voting and passing of the Declaration of Independence and in his view the day that American declared its independence from Britain is very clear and precise: the 2nd of July. With this quote extracted from a letter by John to Abigail dated Jthe reader gets a rare glimpse into the making of myth. “The second day of July, 1776, will be the most memorable epocha in the history of America.” John Adams 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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