5 July, Tuesday
Morning.
Arrived last evening at Falmouth, and procured a new place
to lodge at, Mrs. Euston's. Quincy and I have taken a bed together. My brother
Neg Freeman came to pay his respects to me and to invite me to a bed in his
house; but I was fixed before, and therefore thanked him and excused myself. It
is a very neat house where we sleep. The desk and table shine like mirrors. The
floors are clean and white and nicely sanded, etc.
But when shall I get home? This tedious journey will produce
me very little profit. I never saw Falmouth before with such lean expectations
and empty pockets. I am much concerned for my family. These Acts of Parliament
and ministerial manoeuvres will injure me both in my property and business as
much as any person whatever in proportion.
SOURCE: Charles Francis Adams, Familiar Letters of
John Adams and His Wife Abigail Adams, During the Revolution, p. 11-2
