After John retired from public life at the end of his presidency, the couple lived quietly in Braintree, Massachusetts. Her letters also show that she was consulted by her son, John Quincy Adams. She was proud of him and worried about her sons Thomas and Charles and her daughter's husband...
Samuel Adams supported John in this, the first time in years the two had agreed on a political issue. Massachusetts narrowly approved the Constitution, and John and Samuel’s votes in favor of it are considered to be the most influential factors for the other delegates to give their votes ...
John Adamsled the defense team, assisted by Josiah Quincy. They faced off against the prosecutor, Samuel Quincy, Josiah's brother. They waited seven months to start the trial in order to let the furor die down. However, in the meantime, the Sons of Liberty had started a major propaganda ...