Although later in life John and Abigail Adams would prove to be one of the most famous and consequental couples of the Revolution, it may be disconcerting to the modern historian to realize that when they first met in 1759 neither really took an interest in the other. John's verdict in his diary on their first encounter was that he had "wasted an evening" and that the girls were " not fond, nor frank, not candid". He was also disgusted by her father who he apparently viewed as an attention whore.
So what if neither decided to pursue a romantic relationship and went their seperate ways? John frequently relied on his wife's advice in government and politics. How significant was Abigail's impact in history?
So what if neither decided to pursue a romantic relationship and went their seperate ways? John frequently relied on his wife's advice in government and politics. How significant was Abigail's impact in history?