Today in Johnson City History, Tuesday, September 16, 2025
John Adams writes in his diary, comings and goings in Johnson City
Saturday, September 16, 1775: Two hundred and fifty years ago today, John Adams wrote the following entry in his diary; all original spellings and punctuations have been preserved.
“Walking to the Statehouse this Morning, I met Mr. Dickinson, on Foot in Chesnut Street. We met, and passed near enough to touch Elbows. He passed without moving his Hat, or Head or Hand. I bowed and pulled off my Hat. He passed hautily by. The Cause of his Offence, is the Letter no doubt which Gage has printed in Drapers Paper.