Diary of John Quincy Adams, volume 1
1782-05-09
Mr. Artaud dined at Mr. Rimbert's. In the afternoon he came with two of Mr. Rimbert's
nephews and we went to the shops. Took a ride. Mr. Hoogwerst came and made us a visit. He
told us that the States General of the United Provinces had on the 19th. of April
declared acknowledged America, independant.1 Fine clear weather.
For a discussion of JA's long and persistent efforts to achieve Dutch
recognition, see
Diary
and Autobiography
, 3:3–5.
JA's own account of events just before and immediately following the
recognition appears in
Adams Family Correspondence,
4:312–313.