Letter from Abigail Adams to Her Grandson, William Steuben Smith, 1813
THF209455 / Letter from Abigail Adams to Her Grandson, William Steuben Smith, 1813
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Artifact Overview
Smith was the son of Abigail, or "Nabby" the elder Abigail's first born daughter. He accompanied his uncle, John Quincy Adams as an assistant when John Quincy served as minister to the court of Tsar Alexander I in Saint Petersburg, Russia. This insightful letter touches on events of the War of 1812 and the conclusion of the Napoleonic Wars in Europe.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Letter (Correspondence)
Date Made
23 February 1813
Creators
Place of Creation
Collection Title
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
69.144.460
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Dimensions
Height: 9.813 in
Width: 7.813 in
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