Welcome to the Journey!

I can't think of a better time than right now — during RevWar250 — to showcase Judith Sargent Murray's letters and entice more people (like YOU!) to join the journey of discovering what's in them. Did you know that Judith Sargent Murray of Gloucester, Massachusetts, was the only woman to record, first-hand, the founding days of the United States — from before the Revolution to well after the War of 1812? It's my life's work to transcribe, publish, and share all of the letters she left behind. Read on, and find out why! --Bonnie Hurd Smith

Books

Available from Amazon, or through your local, independent bookstore.

In Her Own Words: The evolving story of Judith Sargent Murray
A brief biography with excerpts from her letters and images.

Mingling Souls Upon Paper: An 18th-century Love Story
Judith Sargent Murray's letters to or about John Murray.

Letters of Loss and Love: Judith Sargent Murray Papers, Letter Book 3
Letters written between August 1785 and December 1788 mostly from Gloucester but also including a journey to Portsmouth, NH and York, ME. Includes letters tracing the financial demise of John Stevens, Judith's first husband, his flight from Gloucester and death; her widowhood; threats to John Murray's safety and his departure for London; his return, their marriage, and honeymoon journey (when she met John and Abigail Adams).

We Believe in You! 12 Inspiring Stories of courage, faith, and action from American women's history
Biographical sketches of Judith Sargent Murray, Abigail Adams, Edmonia Lewis, Lucy Stone, and eight more!


Books that are out of print but available in libraries or by searching online for used copies.

The Letters I Left Behind: Judith Sargent Murray Papers, Letter Book 10
Letters written between January 1796 and December 1799 from Judith's home in Boston. Includes letters about the process of writing and publishing The Gleaner, finding subscribers and filling their orders (including letters to George Washington and John Adams). Also letters about social life and events in Boston.

From Gloucester to Philadelphia in 1790: Observations, anecdotes, and thoughts from the 18th-century letters of Judith Sargent Murray
These letters are rich with detail about everyone and everything! She meets George and Martha Washington in New York, enjoys the July 4 celebration in Philadelphia, and describes every town they drove through and every home and garden where they stayed. 


Salem Women's Heritage Trail
Includes places she visited and the Universalist meeting house.

Boston Women's Heritage Trail
Includes her home, the Universalist meeting house, and more. Some of this content is available online at bwht.org.
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