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To the President of Congress -

[1781-07-13]
RC and signature in John Thaxter's ...

To the Comte de Vergennes -

Paris July 13. 1781
I have the Honour to inclose, to ...

To the President of Congress

Docno: PJA11d371

Author: JA
Author: Thaxter, John
Recipient: President of Congress
Recipient: McKean, Thomas
Date: 1781-07-13

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[dateline] Amsterdam, 13 July 1781.

RC and signature in John Thaxter's hand PCC, No. 84, III, f. 283–285. LbC Adams Papers. printed: JA, Corr. in the Boston Patriot , p. 546–549.
John Thaxter wrote this letter during John Adams' absence at Paris. It contains an English translation of a resolution of the States General dated 28 June that amended their policy of awarding premiums to privateers.
RC and signature in John Thaxter's hand PCC, No. 84, III, f. 283–285. LbC Adams Papers . printed : JA, Corr. in the Boston Patriot , p. 546–549.
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