3427857 Page 1, Letter from Abigail Adams to John Adams, 31 March - 5 April 1776 (ink on paper) by American School, (18th century); Massachusetts Historical Society, Boston, MA, USA; (add.info.: John Adams (October 30 [O.S. October 19] 1735 ??July 4, 1826) was an American patriot who served as the second President of the United States (1797??801) and the first Vice President (1789??7). He was a lawyer, diplomat, statesman, political theorist, and, as a Founding Father, a leader of the movement for American independence from Great Britain. He was also a dedicated diarist and correspondent, particularly with his wife and closest advisor Abigail.); 穢 Massachusetts Historical Society ; American, out of copyright.