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Papers of John Adams, volume 11

To the President of Congress

To the Comte de Vergennes
To the President of Congress, 13 July 1781 JA Thaxter, John President of Congress McKean, Thomas To the President of Congress, 13 July 1781 Adams, John Thaxter, John President of Congress McKean, Thomas
To the President of Congress

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.)