Greetings, I am Louisa Catherine Adams, formerly Louisa Johnson, born on February 12, 1775. I had the honor of serving as the first lady of the United States from 1825 to 1829 during the esteemed presidency of my husband, John Quincy Adams. My early years were spent in England and France, where I developed acquaintances within influential American circles, leading to a fateful encounter with John Quincy Adams in 1795. Our marriage, which commenced in 1797 after a period of courtship, embarked upon a shared journey marked by diverse experiences and diplomatic ventures.