My Dearest Friend

I received today your kind favour of the 15th [Abigail to John, 15 January 1797] . I believe of Mr. Jefferson as you do.

I have engaged a Chariot here so that you need not trouble yourslf any more upon that head.

I agree with the Dr. that the old Wheelbarrow must never be hung again.

I feel the same Anxiety for your health that you do. But I shall write more when things are more Settled.

We must find Burrell a Yoke of Oxen and Cart. Let out the other Place and get some family to take the Homestead. I must leave all to Dr. Tufts.

Give my Love to the Bride and Bridegroom and Congratulations to My Mother, Brother, son and Sukey &c.

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Inclosed is a Cannon against the gros Musqueton Diplomatic. Tell me what reception it meets from Readers.

The Letter from a true friend I return as you desire.

I have Visits as well as you, so many that I am pressed for time.

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[Endorsement -- see page image]