Abigail AdamsAbigail Adams (1744-1818) was the wife of John Adams and one of the most perceptive and influential women of the American founding generation. Known for her intelligence, independence, and political insight, she maintained a lifelong correspondence wth her husband that remains one of the most important documentary records of the Revolutionary era. Her letters reveal a sharp observer of politics and society and a strong advocate for education and women's rights. Read More Read Less