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96 Martha Washington to Abigail Adams, 1 January 1800 Washington, Martha Dandridge Custis Adams, Abigail

Martha Washington to Abigail Adams

My Dear madam— Mount vernon January the 1 1800

Accept the thanks of a heart opprest with sorrow but greatfull for your friendly sympathising letter.1

To that almighty power who alone can heal the wounds he inflicts I look for consolation and fortitude

May you long very long enjoy the happiness you now possess and never know affliction like mine

with prayers for your happiness / I remain your sincear / Friend

Martha Washington—

RC (NNPM:Misc. American Presidents); endorsed: “Mrs Washington / Janry 1. 1800—”