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Abigail Adams (mar 18, 1789 – oct 28, 1818)

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She was appointed by the Massachusetts Colony General Court to question fellow Massachusetts women who were charged by either their word or action of remaining loyal to the British crown and working against the independence movement. Also Abigail had served as unofficial advisor to John. Their letters show him seeking her counsel on many issues, including his presidential aspirations.

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mar 18, 1789
oct 28, 1818
~ 29 years