Curious

Annoyed

Concerned

Uplifting

"At present it is kept pretty private and was threatened with his life, applied to Justice Quincy for protection."

"I wish most sincerely there was not a Slave in the province. It always appeared a most iniquitous Scheme. . ."

"I left all of our littles ones well, and shall return to them to night."

"All law ceases, and the Gospel will soon follow, for they are supports of each other."

Third person omnscient

Third person limited

Second person

First person

". . . but will believe. . ."

"Scot has arrived, and brings news. . ."

". . . and it is said that he attended so much to it. . ."

". . . know my mind upon this Subject."

Abigail expresses her concerns about the political situation.

Abigail argues that 15--60-year-olds need to be prepared to fight.

Abigail suggests hiring an Irishman to speak with the Governor.

Abigail ponders visiting John because she misses him deeply.

Abigail seems to be countering John's opposition about how they should be raising their children.

Abigail seems to be torturing herself because she sends this letter knowing there is nothing she can do about it.

Abigail seems to be self-reflecting how she can be involved in this ongoing war.

Abigail seems to be informing John about how she feels about the town and who's preparing to fight.

Abigail is determining how well her husband will perform in the war.

Abigail is sharing news of enslaved events, and her opinion on the matter.

Abigail is showcasing that butter is in high demand as is customary to the Town.

Abigail is meditating on the fact that John refuses to help their community.

as a disease spreading from person to person

as a place of liberation and contentment

like losing someone but coming to terms with it

like a rooster gloriously waking up each morning

unfair

equitable

charming

ugly

literal arms

weaponry

provisionals (food)

small children

For weapons and freedom

For provisionals and cash

For liberty and property

For cash and weapons