John and Abigail Adams were actually very diligent litter writers who did indeed write letters to each other on a daily basis. (1) How did the decision to include this letter-writing practice help us to get a better understanding of the character of John Adams, and

(2) How did this inclusion help us to understand the concerns of women of this time period (as represented by Mrs. Adams)?

You should answer each question separately in 3-5 sentences apiece.