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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.
John Adams
Tuesday Morning, Falmouth
5 July 1774
Footnote:
* – Enoch Freeman (1706-1788) practiced law in Falmouth, Maine, now known as Portland, and thus was John’s “brother” as a fellow lawyer. John also considered him a brother in that they were both elected to the Massachusetts Council – essentially the upper house of the legislature – but were both negatived, i.e., rejected, by Governor Thomas Gage.
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