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Papers of John Adams, Volume 12

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From Francis Coffyn -

Dunkerque 2d October 1781
The bearer Thomas Beer has been ...

To Benjamin Franklin -

Amsterdam Octr 4th. 1781
Since the 25th of August, when I ...

To Benjamin Franklin -

Amsterdam October 4. 1781
Your Excellencys Letter of June 11. ...

From Benjamin Franklin -

Passy Oct 5 1781
I congratulate your Excellency on ...

Translation Group:

From Joan Derk van der Capellen tot den Pol -

Appeltern 6 Oct: 1781
Il ÿ quelque tems qu’un de mes ...

Joan Derk van der Capellen tot den Pol to John Adams: A Translation -

Appeltern 6 October 1781
It has been some time since one of ...

To Edmund Jenings -

Amsterdam oct. 9, 1781
I was favoured, in due time with ...

To Benjamin Franklin -

Amsterdam Oct. 10. 1781
Your Favour of October 5. is just ...

To Ferdinand Grand -

Amsterdam October 12. 1781
I have received your Favours of ...

From Benjamin Franklin -

Passy, Oct. 12. 1781
I received the Letter your ...

Translation Group:

From C.W.F. Dumas -

Lahaie 13e. Oct. 1781
C’est avec une très-grande ...

C. W. F. Dumas to John Adams: A Translation -

The Hague, 13 October 1781
It is with great satisfaction that ...

To the President of Congress -

Amsterdam October 15th 1781
I am very sorry to learn that ...

To the President of Congress -

Amsterdam October 15th. 1781
I wish, if it were possible, to ...

To the President of Congress -

[1781-10-17]
RC in John Thaxter’s hand (PCC, ...

To the President of Congress -

[1781-10-18]
RC in John Thaxter’s hand (PCC, ...

To C. W. F. Dumas -

Amsterdam Octr. 18. 1781
It is a long time Since I had the ...

To Benjamin Franklin -

Amsterdam October 18th 1781
Thomas Beer, with his Wife and two ...

To Francis Coffyn -

Amsterdam October 19. 1781
I Yesterday received, your Favour ...

To James Searle -

Amsterdam Oct. 20. 1781
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From Edmund Jenings -

Brussels Octr. 20. 1781
I have the Honor of having ...

From Henry Knox -

Camp before York in Virginia 21 October 1781
I have had the honor of receiving ...

To Benjamin Franklin -

Amsterdam October 22d. 1781
I have recieved your Excellency’s ...

From Francis Dana -

St: Petersbourg Octr: 11/22 1781
This letter together with a packet ...

From Benjamin Franklin -

Passy Octr 22. 1781
I have written to Messrs. Fizeau & ...

From George Washington -

Head Quarters near York in Virginia 22d Octo 1781
As the Transmission of the ...

From Robert R. Livingston -

Philadelphia, October 23d. 1781
The Enclosed resolution will ...

To Job Field and Others -

AmsterOct. 24. 1781
Yours of September the 8th. I have ...

To Edmund Jenings -

Amsterdam Octr. 24th 1781
I have never answered your favor ...

To the President of Congress -

Amsterdam October 25th 1781
I see in the London Courant, which ...

To Benjamin Franklin -

Amsterdam October 25th 1781
I have the honor to inclose a Copy ...

To Benjamin Franklin -

Amsterdam October 26. 1781
I duely received your Excellencys ...

From Philippe André Joseph de Létombe -

Boston 8ber 26. 1781
I have received the packet your ...

To Benjamin Franklin -

Amsterdam October 27. 1781
I had last night the honour of ...

Translation Group:

From C.W.F. Dumas -

La Haie 27 Oct. 1781
N’attribuez qu’à la peine que j’ai ...

C. W. F. Dumas to John Adams: A Translation -

The Hague 27 October 1781
It is only due to the difficulty I ...

From Edmund Jenings -

Brussels Octr 28th. 1781
I trouble your Excellency with ...

From Joshua Johnson -

Nantes 30 Octo. 1781
I am this day honord with your ...

To the President of Congress -

Amsterdam November 1st 1781
It is still as problematical as ...

From Benjamin Franklin -

Passy, Novr. 7. 1781
I have been honoured with the ...

To Benjamin Franklin -

Amsterdam November 12th 1781
By the last Post, Letters have ...

From William Jackson -

Bilbao November 12. 1781
I had the honor to address your ...

From Edmund Jenings -

Brussels Novr. 14. 1781
I trouble your Excellency at this ...

From Martha Laurens -

Vigan 14. Novr. 1781
I take the Liberty of writing to ...

To Benjamin Franklin -

Amsterdam November 19th 1781
Your obliging Letter of the 7th ...

From William Temple Franklin -

Passy 19 Nov. 1781
I have the honour to inclose to ...

From Robert R. Livingston -

Philadelphia 20th. Novr 1781
Since my last of the 23d of ...

From Henry Grand -

Paris 21st of Novr. 1781
I have just time, sir, and no more ...

To Benjamin Franklin -

Amsterdam Nov. 22. 1781
Last Evening, was brought to me, ...

From William Temple Franklin -

Passy, 22d Nov. 1781
Since the Letter I had the honour ...

From Benjamin Franklin -

Passy, Nov. 23. 1781
I congratulate your Excellency on ...

From Ferdinand and Henry Grand -

Paris 23rd. of Novr. 1781
Permitt me to congratulate you on ...

To the Duc de La Vauguyon with a Letterbook Memorandum -

Amsterdam November 24. 1781
Mr Adams presents his most ...

To Jean de Neufville & Fils -

Amsterdam Nov. 24. 1781
I have received your favour of ...

To the Duc de La Vauguyon -

Amsterdam November 25. 1781
I have the honour to inclose to ...

To Benjamin Franklin -

Amsterdam Novr 26th. 1781
I presume You have a Copy from ...

To John Jay -

Amsterdam Novr. 26th. 1781
By the last Post, I recieved from ...

From Benjamin Franklin -

Passy, Nov. 26: 1781
I am honour’d with yours of the ...

From Edmund Jenings -

Brussels. Novr. 26th. 1781
Give me leave to Congratulate your ...

From François Adriaan Van der Kemp -

Leyde 26. Nov. 1781
If anÿ man rejoice in the ...

To François Adriaan Van der Kemp -

Amsterdam November 27. 1781
I am this moment honoured with ...

To John Jay -

Amsterdam Nov. 28. 1781
I had the Honour to write you, on ...

Translation Group:

From C. W. F. Dumas -

Leide 28e. Nov. 1781
Depuis Samedi des affaires ...

C. W. F. Dumas to John Adams: A Translation -

Leyden, 28 November 1781
Since Saturday, my domestic ...

From Edmund Jenings -

Brussels Nor. 28th. 1781
Altho I am fearful, that my ...

To Edmund Jenings -

29. Nov. 1781
I have recd your favours of the 14 ...

To Edmund Jenings -

Amsterdam Nov. 29. 1781
I have recd your favours of 14 and ...

To James Searle -

Amsterdam Nov. 29. 1781
While you were at Sea I recd the ...

From Nathaniel Nazro -

Mill Prison, Plymouth November 1781
As a Citizen, of the Commonwealth, ...

To Benjamin Franklin -

Amsterdam Decr. 1st. 1781
Last night I had the honor of ...

To Henry Grand -

Amsterdam Decr 1. 1781
You cannot imagine how much I am ...

To Edmund Jenings -

Amsterdam Decr 1. 1781
Last night I received your favour ...

To Martha Laurens -

Amsterdam Decr 1. 1781
I was last Evening, favoured with ...

To Jean de Neufville & Fils -

Amsterdam Decr 3. 1781
I have no authority to interfere, ...

Translation Group:

From C.W.F. Dumas -

LaHaie 3e. Xbe. 1781 au matin
Je me proposois de vous écrire ce ...

Translation -

The Hague, morning of 3 December 1781
I intended to write to you this ...

To the President of Congress -

Amsterdam Decr. 4th. 1781
I have recieved those ...

From Jean de Neufville & Fils -

Amsterdam 5th. Decr. 1781
We recieved a Letter which your ...

To C. W. F. Dumas -

Amsterdam Decr. 6th. 1781
I recd. your kind Congratulations ...

To Benjamin Franklin -

Amsterdam Decr. 6th. 1781
I have delivered your Excellency’s ...

From Benjamin Franklin -

Passy, Dec. 6. 1781
I am honour’d with your ...

Translation Group:

From the Duc de La Vauguyon -

La haye le 7e. Xbre 1781
J’ay reçu Monsieur La lettre que ...

The Duc de La Vauguyon to John Adams: A Translation -

The Hague, 7 December 1781
I have received, sir, the letter ...

To Benjamin Franklin -

Amsterdam 8 December 1781
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Translation Group:

From C. W. F. Dumas -

Lahaie 8e. Xbe. 1781
Votre Lettre à l’Ambr. du 25 Nov. ...

C. W. F. Dumas to John Adams: A Translation -

The Hague, 8 December 1781
Your letter of 25 November to the ...

To Henry Grand -

Amsterdam Decr 10. 1781
I have received your Favour of 23 ...

To Jean de Neufville & Fils -

Amsterdam Decr 10. 1781
I have recd the Letter which you ...

Translation Group:

From Bidé de Chavagnes -

a bord du royal loüis ce 10e. Xbre. 1781
L’interest que je prends a vous, a ...

Bidé de Chavagnes to John Adams: A Translation -

On board the Royal Louis, 10 December 1781
The interest I take in you and ...

From John Paul Jones -

Portsmouth, N. Hampshire Decr. 10th. 1781
After the command of the Alliance ...

From Jean Luzac -

Leyden 10th December 1781
When some months past I desired a ...

Translation Group:

From Joseph Mandrillon -

Raamgragt ce 12 Xb. 1781
En attendant que j’ai l’honneur de ...

Joseph Mandrillon to John Adams: A Translation -

Raamgragt 12 December 1781
I will have the honor of ...

To the President of Congress -

[1781-12-13]
RC in John Thaxter’s hand (PCC, No. ...

To Jean Luzac -

Amsterdam December 13. 1781
I have received your friendly ...

To the President of Congress -

Amsterdam Decr. 14th 1781
The first public Body, which has ...

To Francis Dana -

Amsterdam Decr. 14. 1781
This day was brought me, your kind ...

From Benjamin Franklin -

Passy, Dec. 14. 1781
I duly received your Excellency’s ...

From Joshua Brackett -

Boston Decr: 15. 1781
A Nephew of mine, a lad of fifteen ...

Translation Group:

From C. W. F. Dumas -

Lahaie 15e. Dec. 1781
Comme l’Assemblée d’Hollde. se ...

C. W. F. Dumas to John Adams: A Translation -

The Hague, 15 December 1781
Since the assembly of Holland will ...

From John Jay -

Madrid 15 December 1781
The two last posts brought me your ...

To Benjamin Franklin -

Amsterdam Decr. 16th 1781
I have at last recieved Letters ...

From Francis Dana -

St: Petersbourg Decr: 6/17 1781
I have been long waiting with ...

From Benjamin Franklin -

Passy, Dec. 17. 1781
I have received the Packet, ...

To the President of Congress -

Amsterdam Decr. 18th. 1781
Having recieved an Invitation to ...

From Samuel Adams -

18 December 1781
The Marquis de la Fayette is so ...

From Samuel Adams -

Boston 18 Decr 1781
I have already written to you this ...

To the Duc de La Vauguyon -

The Hague 20 Decr 1781
It has been insinuated to me, that ...

From Thomas Vinton -

Mill Prison Plymouth December 20th 1781
I am Sorry to Acquant you that I ...

To Jean de Neufville & Fils -

Amsterdam December 24. 1781
I have received your favours of ...

From Edmund Jenings -

Brussels Decr. 24th. 1781
I receivd your Excellencys Letters ...

To the President of Congress -

[1781-12-25]
RC in John Thaxter’s hand (PCC, No. ...

To the President of Congress -

[1781-12-25]
RC in John Thaxter’s hand (PCC, No. ...

To Edmund Jenings -

Amsterdam Decr 26. 1781
Your favour of the 24 was brought ...

To Jean de Neufville & Fils -

Amsterdam Decr. 26th. 1781
I recieved the Letter with which ...

To James Searle -

Amsterdam Decr 26. 1781
Your two favours of Decr 3 and ...

From Robert R. Livingston -

Philadelphia, 26th. Decr. 1781
It is very long since we have had ...

From James Lovell -

Philadelphia 26th: December 1781
I have not yet been made certain, ...

To the President of Congress -

[1781-12-29]
RC in John Thaxter’s hand (PCC, No. ...

From Thomas Barclay -

Saturday 29th. Decr. 1781
I shou’d have waited on you ...

Translation Group:

From the Duc de La Vauguyon -

Versailles ce 30 Xbre 1781
Vous avez desiré Monsieur que des ...

The Duc de La Vauguyon to John Adams: A Translation -

Versailles 30 December 1781
You have desired, sir, that as ...

From Edmund Jenings -

Brussels Janry. 2d 1782
I have the Honor of receiving your ...

To Benjamin Franklin -

Amsterdam Jany. 3d. 1782
Yesterday were presented to me two ...

To the Abbé Raynal -

Amsterdam January 5. 1782
I have the Honour to transmit you, ...

Translation Group:

From Joan Derk van der Capellen tot den Pol -

Zwol 6 Janvier 1782
Votre Excellence Saura de Monsr. ...

Joan Derk van der Capellen tot den Pol to John Adams: A Translation -

Zwolle, 6 January 1782
Your Excellency will know, through ...

Address to the President of the States General -

ante 9 January 1782
On the fourth day of Last May, I ...

From Robert R. Livingston -

Philadelphia Jany 9. 1782
I write merely to put you on your ...

From John van de Velde -

Amstrm 9e Janry 1782
I have the honour of writing you ...

From Francis Dana -

St: Petersbourg Decr: 31st./Jany: 11th. 1781,2
Your letter of the 14th. Decr: ...

From Benjamin Franklin -

Passy, Jan. 11. 1782
Your Excellency will see by the ...

To Joan Derk van der Capellen tot den Pol -

Amsterdam January 14. 1782
Returning last Evening from the ...

To the President of Congress -

Amsterdam Jany. 14th 1782
Having recieved the Advice of ...

To the President of Congress -

[1782-01-15]
RC in John Thaxter’s hand (PCC, No. ...

From Henry Grand -

Paris Jany 15th. 1782
I have before me the two Letters ...

To the President of Congress -

[1782-01-16]
RC (PCC, No. 84, III, f. 462–465). ...

From Martha Laurens -

au Vigan Jany 16. 1781 1782
Your very kind and polite Letter, ...

To J. Bernhard -

Amsterdam January 18. 1782
I have received the Letter which ...

From Gregory Clark and Others -

Plymouth, Mill Prison January the 18th A 1782
Having full assurance of your ...

From Benjamin Guild -

L'Orient Jan. 18. 1782
I had the happiness of arriving ...

Translation Group:

From the Abbé Raynal -

a Bruxelles le 18 janvier 1782
Monsieur jennings ma venus votre ...

Abbé Raynal to John Adams: A Translation -

Brussels, 18 January 1782
Mr. Jenings forwarded your letter ...

From Edmund Jenings -

Brussels Janry 21st. 1782
I beg your Excellency would Accept ...

Document Group: On the Abbé Raynal’s Révolution de l’Amérique

I. To Le politique hollandais -

January 22 1782
The Mistakes of Gazettes and ...

II. To Le politique hollandais -

22 January 1782
The abby Raynal in his History of ...

III. To Le politique hollandais -

22 January 1782
Page 21. The Abby Raynal Says “Les ...

IV. To Le politique hollandais -

22 January 1782
The Abby, in the 21 Page, ...

From Thomas Black and Others -

dated 22 Januarÿ 1782
Hoping that ÿou will Recieve ...

To Benjamin Franklin -

Amsterdam 25. Jan. 1782
Your Letter of the 11. with the ...

From Francis Dana -

St: Petersbourg Jany: 14/25th. 1782
I answered your letter of the 14th. ...

Translation Group:

From Herman van Bracht -

Dordrecht 26 January 1782
Het is nu omtrent een Jaar geleden ...

Herman van Bracht to John Adams: A Translation -

Dordrecht, 26 January 1782
It is now about a year ago that Mr. ...

From Nathanael Greene -

Head Quarters near Charlestown January 28th 1782
Our correspondence has been long ...

To Unknown -

31 January 1782
Mr John Adams, to whom the printed ...

To Herman van Bracht -

Amsterdam Feb. 1. 1782
I have this Day received, the ...

From Jacob Pope -

Mill Prison Near plymouth February the 2d 1782
Sir I have Taken this Opportunity ...

To Benjamin Franklin -

Amsterdam Feby. 4th 1782
Yesterday was presented to me ...

From Benjamin Franklin -

Passy Feb. 4. 1782
I have received yours of the 25th. ...

To Francis Dana -

Feby. 5th 1782
Your favor of Decr. 31st/Jany. ...

Translation Group:

From C. W. F. Dumas -

LaHaie 5e. Febr. 1782
Si je n’ai pas eu l’honneur de ...

C. W. F. Dumas to John Adams: A Translation -

The Hague, 5 February 1782
The reason that I did not write ...

From Thomas Vinton -

Mill Prison near plymouth February the 5th. 1782
Allthough I am Uncertain wheather ...

From Joseph Stephens -

Amsterdam 6 February 1782
I have now Served your excellency ...

From Jean de Neufville -

th feb 7 1782
Agreable to Yoúr Excellencys ...

From Benjamin Franklin -

Passy, Feb. 12. 1782
I received the honour of yours ...

To Robert R. Livingston -

Amsterdam Feby. 14th 1782
Yesterday the Duplicate of your ...

From Samuel Curtis and Others -

Plymouth Millprisson Old England Febuary 14th D 1782
Being duly Sencible of the many ...

Translation Group:

From C. W. F. Dumas -

Lahaie 14e. Febr. 1782
Ce matin le Concert avec la ...

C. W. F. Dumas to John Adams: A Translation -

The Hague, 14 February 1782
This morning, the accord with ...

From John Foster Williams -

Morlox Feby: 15th 1782
From a personal Knoledge of your ...

Translation Group:

From C. W. F. Dumas -

La Haie 18e. Fevr. 1782
J’ai fait ce matin les démarches ...

C. W. F. Dumas to John Adams: A Translation -

The Hague, 18 February 1782
This morning I took the necessary ...

To Robert R. Livingston -

Amsterdam Feby. 19th 1782
On the 14th. instant I had the ...

From David Hartley -

Golden Square feb 19 1782
I take the opportunity by means of ...

To Benjamin Franklin -

Amsterdam Feb. 20. 1782
Yesterday I had the Honour of ...

To the Marquis de Lafayette -

Amsterdam Feb. 20. 1782
Yesterday Major Porter, brought ...

To Edmund Jenings -

Amsterdam Feb. 21. 1782
The next morning after the Rect of ...

To Robert R. Livingston -

Amsterdam Feby. 21st 1782
I know very well the Name of the ...

From Francis Dana -

St: Petersbourg Feby: 10/21 1782
Although I have been much ...

Translation Group:

From C. W. F. Dumas -

La haie 23e. Fevr. 1782
La maison que Votre Excellence m’a ...

C. W. F. Dumas to John Adams: A Translation -

The Hague, 23 February 1782
The house that your Excellency ...

To C. W. F. Dumas -

Amsterdam Feb. 24. 1782
Your favour of the 23, is just ...

Translation Group:

From C. W. F. Dumas -

Lahaie 24e. Fevr. 1782
Vous aurez vu ce matin, par ma ...

C. W. F. Dumas to John Adams: A Translation -

The Hague, 24 February 1782
Mr. Moliere, merchant in your ...

To James Lovell -

Amsterdam Feb. 25. 1782
In my Letter to congress of the 16 ...

Translation Group:

From C. W. F. Dumas -

Lahaie Lundi 25e. fevr. 1782
L’honorée vôtre d’hier m’a rendu ...

C. W. F. Dumas to John Adams: A Translation -

The Hauge, Monday 25 February 1782
I was happy to be informed, by ...

Translation Group:

From C. W. F. Dumas -

LaHaie 2625e. fevr. 1782
Dans une Lettre de ce même jour, ...

C. W. F. Dumas to John Adams: A Translation -

The Hague, 26 25 February 1782
In a letter of this same day, ...

To Robert R. Livingston -

Amsterdam Feby. 27th 1782
Friesland has at last taken the ...

From Benjamin Mends -

Plymo Feby. 27th/82
Doubt not but the tender-feelings ...

To John Jay -

Amsterdam Feby. 28th 1782
I have the pleasure to inform You, ...

Enclosure Group: John Adams to the Duc de La Vauguyon, with a Draft Proposal for an Alliance with the States General of the Netherlands

To the Duc de La Vauguyon -

Amsterdam March 1st. 1782
As Friesland has taken the ...

[enclosure] Enclosure: A Draft Proposal for an Alliance with the States General of the Netherlands -

[1782-03-01]
I have done myself the honor of ...

Translation Group:

From C. W. F. Dumas -

1er. Mars 1782
Le Fort Philippe pris le 4e. fevr. ...

C. W. F. Dumas to John Adams: A Translation -

1 March 1782
Fort Philip was taken on February ...

To Samuel Adams -

Amsterdam March 2. 1782
Your kind Favour by the Marquis, I ...

To C. W. F. Dumas -

Amsterdam March 2. 1782
I have recd yours of 25 Ult and ...

From Francis Dana -

St: Petersbourg Feby 21st./March 4th. 1782
I had the pleasure of your favour ...

From Edmund Jenings -

Brussels March 4th. 1782
I have the Honor of receiving your ...

Translation Group:

From the Duc de La Vauguyon -

Lahaye ce 4 mars 1782
J’ay recu Monsieur La Lettre que ...

The Duc de La Vauguyon to John Adams: A Translation -

The Hague, 4 March 1782
I have received, sir, the letter ...

To Mr. Bergsma -

Amsterdam March 5. 1782
I have Received from the Hand of ...

Translation Group:

From C. W. F. Dumas -

Lahaie 5e. Mars 1782
Quoique j’aie loué des Chambres ...

C. W. F. Dumas to John Adams: A Translation -

The Hague, 5 March 1782
Although I have rented rooms here, ...

From Robert R. Livingston -

Philadelphia 5th March 1782
I have now before me your letters ...

Translation Group:

From C. W. F. Dumas -

Lahaie Mardi 5e. 6 Mars 1782
On vient de m’apporter l’incluse ...

C. W. F. Dumas to John Adams: A Translation -

The Hague, 5 6 March 1782
The enclosed from France was just ...

From Edmund Jenings -

Brussels March 7th. 1782
I Congratulate your Excellency on ...

From Leendert de Neufville -

Amsterdam 8 March 1782
Being called upon this morning for ...

To Benjamin Franklin -

Amsterdam March 10th. 1782
Should the British Forces now in ...

To the Marquis de Lafayette -

Amsterdam march 10. 1782
The Proceedings, of late in the ...

To Robert R. Livingston -

Amsterdam March 10th. 1782
By the Address of the House of ...

Translation Group:

From C. W. F. Dumas -

Lahaie 10e. Mars 1782
Après que vous futes parti, je ...

C. W. F. Dumas to John Adams: A Translation -

The Hague, 10 March 1782
After you left, I received a note ...

To Robert R. Livingston -

Amsterdam March 11th. 1782
The Promise, which was made me by ...

Translation Group:

From C. W. F. Dumas -

11 mars 1782
Une petite absence de chez moi ...

C. W. F. Dumas to John Adams: A Translation -

11 March 1782
A short absence for most of the ...

Translation Group:

From C. W. F. Dumas -

11 mars 1782
Vous aurez reçu ce soir une Lettre ...

C. W. F. Dumas to John Adams: A Translation -

11 March 1782
This evening you will have ...

From Henry Grand -

Paris March 11th. 1782
I do presume from my repeated ...

From David Hartley -

London March 11 1782
Having been long informed of your ...

From Samuel Andrews -

12th: March 1782Paris Hotél de petits Champ. Rue Neuve petits Champvis-a-vis le Compagnie des Indis
Your Exellency will permitt me to ...

Translation Group:

From C. W. F. Dumas -

Lahaie 12e. Mars 1782
En vous confirmant mes deux ...

C. W. F. Dumas to John Adams: A Translation -

The Hague, 12 March 1782
In addition to confirming my two ...

To C. W. F. Dumas -

Amsterdam March 13. 1782
I have recd your two Letters both ...

To C. W. F. Dumas -

Amsterdam March 14. 1782
I rejoice with you, in the ...

To Francis Dana -

Amsterdam March 15. 1782
Your favour of Feb 10/21. arrived ...

From Edmund Jenings -

Brussels March 15th. 1782
I think your Excellency must have ...

To Henry Grand -

Amsterdam March 16th 1782
Your Letter of March 11th, which I ...

Translation Group:

From C. W. F. Dumas -

La haie 16e. Mars 1782
Voici une petite Cargaison de ...

C. W. F. Dumas to John Adams: A Translation -

The Hague, 16 March 1782
Here is a small packet of letters ...

Translation Group:

From C. W. F. Dumas -

Lahaie 16e. Mars 1782
Vous aurez reçus par le Chariot de ...

C. W. F. Dumas to John Adams: A Translation -

The Hague, 16 March 1782
You will have received a packet of ...

Translation Group:

From Adrianus Dubbeldemuts -

Rotterdam Le 18 mars 1782
Il y a quelque tems que J’ai eu ...

Adrianus Dubbeldemuts to John Adams: A Translation -

Rotterdam, 18 March 1782
It has been a long time since I ...

From John Jay -

Madrid 18 March 1782
I had the Pleasure of recg your ...

Translation Group:

From Engelbert François van Berckel -

Amsterdam 19 Mars 1782
Madame Van Berckel, qúi ne pouvoit ...

Engelbert François van Berckel to John Adams: A Translation -

Amsterdam, 19 March 1782
Mrs. Van Berckel, who could not ...

To Gertruy Roskam van Berckel -

Amsterdam 19th. March 1782
Mr. Adams is very sensible of the ...

To Robert R. Livingston -

[1782-03-19]
RC in John Thaxter’s hand (PCC, No. ...

From Jean Luzac -

Leyden 19th. March 1782
The Committee of the corporate ...

To Jean Luzac -

Amsterdam 20th March 1782
This morning I recd. the Letter, ...

From Thomas Digges -

Hotel First BibleWednesy night 10 oClock 20 March 1782
I am just arrivd here from London, ...

Translation Group:

From C. W. F. Dumas -

La Haie 20e. Mars 1782
L’incluse pour vous m’est parvenue ...

C. W. F. Dumas to John Adams: A Translation -

The Hague, 20 March 1782
I received the enclosed for you, ...

To Thomas Digges -

March 21. 1782
Mr Adams will Stay, at home, for ...

From M. Baraux -

Antwerp 21 March 1782
Being appointed Director of the ...

To Adrianus Dubbeldemuts -

Amsterdam March 22d 1782
I have recd. the Letter, which You ...

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From C. W. F. Dumas -

Lahaie 22e Mars 1782
Mardi ou Mercredi prochain nous ...

C. W. F. Dumas to John Adams: A Translation -

The Hague, 22 March 1782
From all appearances we will, with ...

From Leendert de Neufville -

from 22 March 82
Our Good friend Dumas beggd that I ...

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From C. W. F. Dumas -

Lahaie 23e. mars 1782
Celle-ci n’est que pour vous ...

C. W. F. Dumas to John Adams: A Translation -

The Hague, 23 March 1782
This letter is only to confirm ...

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From Johann Christoph Baumberg -

St Pölten nächst Wien in Unterösterreichden 24. März 1782
Unstern meines Lebens und ...

Johann Christoph Baumberg to John Adams: A Translation -

St. Pölten near Vienna in Lower Austria24 March 1782
Misfortune in my life and the ...

From John Bondfield -

Bordeaux 24 March 1782
Permit me to congratulate you on ...

To Benjamin Franklin -

The Hague March 26. 1782
One day, last Week, I recd at ...

From Thomas Digges -

Ostend, 26 March 1782
I got here this day and am nearly ...

From the Marquis de Lafayette -

Paris March 27th 1782
I Beg You will Accept My Best ...

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From C. W. F. Dumas -

La haie jeudi 28 Mars 82
La grande oeuvre est accomplie. ...

C. W. F. Dumas to John Adams: A Translation -

The Hague, Thursday 28 March 1782
The great work is done. Today, the ...

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C. W. F. Dumas to John Adams: A Translation -

Copy of the Resolution of their ...

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From Pieter van Bleiswyck -

La Haye 30e Mars 1782
C’est avec baucoup de Satisfaction ...

Pieter van Bleiswyck to John Adams: A Translation -

The Hague, 30 March 1782
It is with much satisfaction that ...

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C. W. F. Dumas to John Adams: A Translation -

Copy of my letter to our friend ...

To Pieter van Bleiswyck -

Amsterdam March 31. 1782
I have received the letter, which ...

From Samuel Andrews -

31th. March 1782Paris Hotel de petit Champ Rue Neuve des petits Champ
I had the honour to write your ...

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From Hendrik Brouwer Chs. zoon -

Rotterdam 31. Maert 1782
Vergeeft Bid ik Uw dat ik vry ...

Hendrik Brouwer Chs. zoon to John Adams: A Translation -

Rotterdam, 31 March 1782
I pray you forgive me that I am so ...

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From Joan Derk van der Capellen tot den Pol -

Zwol ce 31 Mars 1782
Les Magistrats de Deventer ont ...

Joan Derk van der Capellen tot den Pol to John Adams: A Translation -

Zwolle, 31 March 1782
On Thursday evening, the Deventer ...

From Benjamin Franklin -

Passy, March 31. 1782
I received yours of the 10th ...

From Edmund Jenings -

Brussels March. 31. 1782
I Congratulate your Excellency on ...

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From Bartholomé Wild -

Utrecht le 31e. Mars 1782
Etant Neé Libre en Suisse et plus ...

Bartholomé Wild to John Adams: A Translation -

Utrecht, 31 March 1782
Being born a free man in ...

From Isaac Collins -

Mill Prison, Plymouth March 1782
It is no less a duty which I owe ...

From Thomas Digges -

London Ap 2. 1782
I wrote You from Ostend the 27th ...

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From the Duc de La Vauguyon -

La haye ce 2 avril 1782
Je me proposois Monsieur d’aller ...

The Duc de La Vauguyon to John Adams: A Translation -

The Hague, 2 April 1782
I had proposed, sir, to spend a ...

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From Herr von Low -

Neuwied d: 2.April. 1782
Nachdem man vor kurzer Zeit in ...

Herr von Low to John Adams: A Translation -

Neuwied, 2 April 1782
Since the repeated announcement in ...

To Edmund Jenings -

Amsterdam April 3d. 1782
Last night I recd yours of March ...

From Samuel Andrews -

Paris 3d: April Hotél de petits Champ Rue Neuve des petits Champ
I wrote your Excellency per the ...

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From Joan Derk van der Capellen tot den Pol -

Zwol ce 5 Avril 1782
J’ai écrit amplement au ...

Joan Derk van der Capellen tot den Pol to John Adams: A Translation -

Zwolle, 5 April 1782
I wrote to Burgomaster Hooft, ...

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From Johann Ulrich Pauli -

Hamburg. d 5ten April 1782
Wenn ihr hanseatische Charge d. ...

Johann Ulrich Pauli to John Adams: A Translation -

Hamburg, 5 April 1782
If your Hanseatic Charge ...

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From the Comtesse de Quadt Wykeradt -

La haÿe ce 5 d'avril 1782
Comme votre excellance, a ...

The Comtesse de Quadt Wykeradt to John Adams: A Translation -

The Hague, 5 April 1782
Since your Excellency has ...

To the Comtesse de Quadt Wykeradt -

The Haye 5 April 1782
I am sorry it is not in my Power ...

To Samuel Andrews -

Amsterdam April 6. 1782
I have recd your two Letters, and ...

To Joan Derk van der Capellen tot den Pol -

Amsterdam April 6. 1782
Upon my Return to Town, to day I ...

To the Marquis de Lafayette -

Amsterdam April 6th. 1782
I am just honored now with your’s ...

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Capellen tot den Pol, Joan Derk, Baron van der -

Zwol le 6 Avril 1782
J’ai la Satisfaction de ...

Joan Derk van der Capellen tot den Pol to John Adams: A Translation -

Zwolle, 6 April 1782
I have the satisfaction to ...

From Adrianus Dubbeldemuts -

Rotterdam 6th. April 1782
The letter which your Excellencÿ ...

From Anthony Mylius -

April 6th 1782
Whereas the happy Moment is ...

To M. Baraux -

Amsterdam 7. April 1782
I have communicated your Letter, ...

To Adrianus Dubbeldemuts -

Amsterdam April 7th. 1782
I have recd. your favor of ...

To P. Hodinpyl -

Amsterdam April 7th. 1782
I have recd. your favor of the ...

From Francis Dana -

St: Petersbourg March 28. O.S. 8 April N.S. 1782
I had the pleasure of your favour ...

From Thomas Digges -

London Ap 9 1782
I have not yet been able to see Mr ...

From Joshua Johnson -

Nantes 9 April 1782
My last was on the 30th. October; ...

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From the Duc de La Vauguyon -

La Haye ce 9 avril 1782
Je me Suis empressé Monsieur de ...

The Duc de La Vauguyon to John Adams: A Translation -

The Hague, 9 April 1782
I was eager to convey the ...

To the Duc de La Vauguyon -

Amsterdam April 10th. 1782
I have this moment recd. the ...

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From Balthasar Elias Abbema -

Amstdm. 11.Avril 1782
Je Serois bien flatté, Si j’etois ...

Balthasar Elias Abbema to John Adams: A Translation -

Amsterdam, 11 April 1782
I will be very flattered if I am ...

To Balthasar Elias Abbema -

Amsterdam April 11th. 1782
Your favor of this morning, ...

To James Freeman -

Amsterdam April 11th. 1782
I have just now recd. your kind ...

To Johann Ulrich Pauli -

Amsterdam April 11th. 1782
I am honored with your letter of ...

To James Searle -

Amsterdam April 11th. 1782
I am long in your debt, and ...

From Henry Laurens -

Bruxels 12th April 1782
If you can recollect the hand ...

From John Bondfield -

Bordeaux 13 april 1782
We have advices from Edenton in ...

From Benjamin Franklin -

Passy april 13th. 1782
Inclosed with this I send to your ...

From Hendrik Brouwer Chs. zoon -

Rott 15 April 1782
I foúnd mý Self Singúlerý honnerd ...

From John Jay -

madrid 15 ap. 1782
Many weeks have elapsed since I ...

To Benjamin Franklin -

Amsterdam April 16. 1782
Yesterday noon, Mr William Vaughan ...

From Thomas Digges -

London Apr 16 1782
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From Jean Luzac -

Leyden 16. April 1782
The corporate Body of ...

From Leendert de Neufville -

from 17 April 1782
I was Sorry to learn from Mr ...

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From Cornelis de Gyselaar -

post 17 April 1782
Je dois voús Commúniqúer, qúe ...

Cornelis de Gyselaar to John Adams: A Translation -

post 17 April 1782
I am obliged to inform you, at the ...

From Edmund Jenings -

Brussels April 18th. 1782
I had the Honor of receiving your ...

Henry Laurens’ Memorandum of a Conversation with John Adams -

[1781-04-18]
Arrived Sunday 14th. April 1782. ...

To Robert R. Livingston -

Amsterdam 19. April 1782
I have the Honour to transmit, the ...

From Alvarez & Havart -

Rotterdam 19th: Aprill 1782
The known Caracter of Your ...

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From Jacobus Nolet -

Schiedam Ce 19 Avril 1782
Le corps des Negotiants de cette ...

Jacobus Nolet to John Adams: A Translation -

Schiedam, 19 April 1782
The merchants of this city, ...

To Jacobus Nolet -

The Hague 20 April 1782
I received, to day the Letter you ...

From Benjamin Franklin -

Passy, April 20th. 1782
I hope your Excellency received ...

From John Hodshon -

Amsterdam the 20th april 1782
It is with an Infinite ...

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From Johannes Lousyssen & Zoon -

Middelburg in Zeelandden 20 April 1782
Wy hebben het genoegen van met ...

Johannes Lousyssen & Zoon to John Adams: A Translation -

Middleburg in Zeeland, 20 April 1782
We have the pleasure, with the ...

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From Jacques Felix & Fils -

Leyden Le 21. Avril 1782
Quioque Je n’aïe Eu qu’une Seule ...

Jacques Felix & Fils to John Adams: A Translation -

Leyden, 21 April 1782
I write to you as a friend of Mr. ...

From Benjamin Franklin -

Passy April 21. 1782
I have just received the Honour of ...

To Robert R. Livingston -

The Hague 22d April 1782
On the twenty second day of April ...

To Benjamin Rush -

The Hague April 22. 1782
Mr Peter Paulus, is seized with an ...

From Thomas Barclay -

Amsterdam 22d. April 1782
I most heartily and sincerely ...

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From Hendrik Bicker -

Amsterdm. 22 Avril 1782
Vous aves vú chez Moi il y a ...

Hendrik Bicker to John Adams: A Translation -

Amsterdam, 22 April 1782
A few weeks ago you met Mr. ...

From Benjamin Franklin -

Passy, April 22. 1782
Messrs. Fizeaux and Grand have ...

From Jean Luzac -

Leyden 22. April 1782
Altho’ the early part, I have ...

From Jean de Neufville & Fils -

Amsterdam April 22. 1782
Although indisposition and absence ...

From John Thaxter -

Amsterdam 22d. April 1782
I was duly honor’d with your favor ...

To Robert R. Livingston -

Hague April 23d. 1782
On the 23d. of April I had the ...

To Robert R. Livingston -

Hague 23d. April 1782
I ought not to omit to inform ...

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From the Abbés Chalut and Arnoux -

Paris 23 avril 1782
Vous Sçavez, notre Cher Monsieur, ...

Abbé Chalut to John Adams: A Translation -

Paris, 23 April 1782
You know, dear sir, that the ...

From Francis Dana -

St: Petersbourg April 12/23. 1782
I see with infinite satisfaction ...

From Thomas Digges -

London 23d Apr 1782
Since the sailing of Adml ...

To Robert R. Livingston -

Hague 24th. April 1782
On the 24th. day of April I had ...

From Edmund Jenings -

Brussels April. 24th. 1782
I Assure myself, that your ...

John Hodshon & Zoon’s Proposals for a Loan -

Amsterdam the 25 april 1782
Mess John Hodshon & son yoú are ...

From François Adriaan Van der Kemp -

Leyde 25. April 1782
Althoug I am not So happÿ to be ...

To John Hodshon -

Amsterdam 26th. April 1782
Mr. Hodshon is desired to make the ...

From William Vernon Sr. -

Boston 26th April 1782
You have long since known, that ...

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From Jan Wynzouw -

’S hagen den 26 April, 1782
Geeft Te kennen Jan Wynzouw, ...

Jan Wynzouw to John Adams: A Translation -

The Hague, 26 April 1782
Jan Wynzouw, citizen and native to ...

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From C. W. F. Dumas -

La haie 27e Avr. 1782
Depuis votre Départ d’ici il ne ...

C. W. F. Dumas to John Adams: A Translation -

The Hague, 27 April 1782
Since your departure from here, ...

To Francis Dana -

28 April 1782
Yours of 28 March is this day ...

To Edmund Jenings -

Amsterdam April 28. 1782
Your favour of the 24, is just ...

To Jn. Pas. Lacoste & Courtiau -

Amsterdam April 29th. 1782
I have recd. the polite Letter, ...

To John Bondfield -

Amsterdam April 30. 1782
Yours of 13 is duely recd: I ...

To Fizeaux, Grand & Co. and Others -

April 30. 1782
1. If the Houses of Fizeaux Grand ...

To Jean Luzac -

Amsterdam April 30. 1782
I ought to make an apology, for ...

From Herman van Bracht -

Dort 30 April 1782
I have the honour to return you, ...

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From C. W. F. Dumas -

La haie 30e. Avr. 1782
Dans l’embarras de notre ...

C. W. F. Dumas to John Adams: A Translation -

The Hague, 30 April 1782
With all the commotion of moving ...

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