Adams Family Correspondence, volume 7
1786-03-20
The Nymph of the city of utrecht is known by her crown and her 380Arms upon her Breast. By her side is the Alter of Liberty known by
the Hat, and the date of the year from whence their Liberty commences. Upon the Alter are
laid the roman Rods and Hachet. A Letter with three Seals designates the rights of the city
and the three Members of the State. The Nymph holds it with the fingers of her Left Hand to
Shew the part which the city of utrecht hath taken and to testify how much every one is
interested in keeping it. In her right Hand she holds a written paper unroled upon which are
written the new Rules of Government for the city. She presents it to an officer. He receives
it and administers the oath both to the officers and citizens, which is performd by raising
the two fingers of the right hands, whilst the citizens behind conform to it by presenting
their Arms. The Houses and the Towr of the church of