From John Adams to the President of Congress, 17 July 1781
To the President of Congress
Amsterdam, 17 July 1781. RC and signature in John Thaxter’s hand PCC, No. 84, III, f. 319–329 printed : , 4:584–588.
John Thaxter wrote this letter during John Adams’ absence at Paris. It contains a full English translation of the memorial that the burgomasters and pensionary of Amsterdam presented to William V on 8 June. It appeared in Dutch newspapers, including the Gazette de Leyde of 17 July. Thaxter also noted that on 6 July the States General had revoked their order requiring merchant ships to remain in whatever port they found themselves upon learning of the war with England.
RC and signature in John Thaxter’s hand (PCC, No. 84, III, f. 319–329). printed: ( , 4:584–588).