The "John Adams" series has brought to life an image not only of the second president, but his wife, Abigail Adams. We know a lot more about Abigail Adams than about most women of the time, because many of her letters are preserved. It's clear from her letters that she was a loving wife, intellectual partner of her husband who prodded him about women's rights though to little avail, and a capable manager and administrator of their extensive economic activities during his long absences in service of his country. Learn a bit more about the real woman behind the fictional image: Abigail Adams