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

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

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

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

Docno: PJA12d304

Author: Capellen tot den Pol, Joan Derk, Baron van der
Recipient: JA
Date: 1782-04-06

[dateline] Zwolle, 6 April 1782

[salute] Sir

I have the satisfaction to communicate to Your Excellency that the States of Overijssel resolved yesterday, nemine contradicente,1 to recognize Your Excellency as minister of the United States of North America. Blessed be God.

[salute] I have the honor to be, with a profound respect for Your Excellency, your most humble and most obedient servant.

[signed] J D van der Capellen
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1. Without opposition.
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