Politics
My upbringing, education, and marriage all played very significant roles in my political advancement. I always made it my goal to remain knowledgable in current events, and through my familial connections, I was fortunate enough to be able to take part in these happenings in a way that most women of my time were unable. I myself soon formed my own connections, which provided me with a trustworthy circle within which I could receive not only support, but also the necessary criticism to continue to grow. I maintained frequent correspondence with my dear friends John and Abigail Adams, Catherine Graham Macauley, Martha Washington, Hannah Winthrop, and Sarah Gray Cary.
I myself have always been a Whig. We Whigs are always very vigorous in our fight for the American freedom from British oppression. It was very unusual in my time for women, no matter what their skills or insights, to take part in such politics. Most women did not form such strong opinions about current events, but, of course, I was not like most women of my time. Fortunately, I was blessed with a solid support circle in my family and friends. They were constantly encouraging me in my endeavors, stating that the way I spun words from my pen was a gift many of our political leaders did not possess. Yes, they encouraged me quite a bit, and my husband, again, most of all.
However, I mustn't only speak of myself. My husband, James Warren, was also very active in politics. Only eleven years after our wedding, James was elected to the presidency of the Massachusetts House of Representatives. He then went on to serve in the role of Speaker of the House, and later, as President of the Massachusetts Provincial Congress. I must say, we made quite the revolutionary pair, James and I. Many people have remarked upon the way we combined our connections and talents to create such a stand for American liberty. I suppose it is true. Through this arrangement, we made our way to the center of political happenings in America. Our home became a meeting place for the patriot group, The Sons of Liberty, and we made it our duty to urge our fellow Americans to fight for freedom.
I myself have always been a Whig. We Whigs are always very vigorous in our fight for the American freedom from British oppression. It was very unusual in my time for women, no matter what their skills or insights, to take part in such politics. Most women did not form such strong opinions about current events, but, of course, I was not like most women of my time. Fortunately, I was blessed with a solid support circle in my family and friends. They were constantly encouraging me in my endeavors, stating that the way I spun words from my pen was a gift many of our political leaders did not possess. Yes, they encouraged me quite a bit, and my husband, again, most of all.
However, I mustn't only speak of myself. My husband, James Warren, was also very active in politics. Only eleven years after our wedding, James was elected to the presidency of the Massachusetts House of Representatives. He then went on to serve in the role of Speaker of the House, and later, as President of the Massachusetts Provincial Congress. I must say, we made quite the revolutionary pair, James and I. Many people have remarked upon the way we combined our connections and talents to create such a stand for American liberty. I suppose it is true. Through this arrangement, we made our way to the center of political happenings in America. Our home became a meeting place for the patriot group, The Sons of Liberty, and we made it our duty to urge our fellow Americans to fight for freedom.