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At the time Philadelphia was at least a week’s travel from Boston. Few places on earth today are as far apart as those two cities in 1775.

Brad Skow

Mar 25

“I hope to hear from you soon. Do let me know if there is any prospect of seeing you? Next Wednesday is 13 weeks since you went away.”

— Abigail Adams to John Adams, July 16, 1775

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