y. During their first meeting, one member made a motion that their meeting should open with a prayer. However, that motion was quickly shot down because the several said that their religions were too mixed and one could not be forced to pray in the way others do. I think this is extremely important because the fuss over prayer today has caused God to be removed from all types of functions such as sporting events, schools, and even our pledge to our flag. Another thing that we learn about the coming nation from John’s letters is that governmental discussions were secretive. This is reflected in today’s nation, too. John was very careful in what he wrote to Abigail, even at times mentioning that the letter must be carefully held secret and to be cautious about whom she shared parts with. It is important to know because the proper functioning of our nation depends on certain things being kept in private. An important topic that John writes to Abigail about is that Congress was deciding the fate of the colonies. He mentioned that they had come to joint agreement that the colonies were to come together as states and that they would be free. This would give them the power to make war, make peace, establish commerce, and do all the other things states did. He said that the day July 2, 1776 would be one of the most memorable in the history of America. Indeed, that day is of great importance to us. John Adams knew that America would forever remember this day. The letters between the two also talked about the illnesses that were plaguing his home while he was away. Abigail, along with others, suffered from small pox, rheumatism, jaundice, and dysentery. Despite Abigail’s history of illness, she managed to pull through this rough time with the hope of knowing her dear John would return. As you can see, the letters between Abigail and John Adams were extraordinary. One cannot get the full effect of the letters and...
