Dutch recognition of American independence brought closer diplomatic ties between the isolated Dana and Dutch representatives at St. Petersburg. Dana wrote to JA on this day: “The Dutch Resident made a visit yesterday to give me the news. I have visited him today. . . . The Ambassador this week, returned a visit I had made him on 2 May, see entry, above in consequence of an intimation he had given that it wou'd be agreeable to him. I have visited him again to day on this occasion” (29 April O.S., Adams Papers).