[dateline] Amsterdam June 1. 1781
[salute] Sir
I have received from my Sovereign, the United States of America, in Congress, their express Instructions to notify to their High Might•
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inesses the States General, the compleat and final Ratification of the Confederation of the thirteen United States, from New Hampshire to Georgia, both included,
1 on the first day of March last.
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I do myself the Honour to
<communicate to you Sir,> inclose, an Authentic Copy, of this important Act,
3 and to request the Favour of you, Sir, to communicate it to their High Mightinesses, in Such manner, as you shall judge, most convenient; as in the present Circumstances of Affairs I know of no more proper mode of discharging this Part of my Duty.
I have the Honour to be, with the greatest Respect and Consideration, sir your most obedient, and most humble servant
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