Papers of John Adams, volume 12

Balthasar Elias Abbema to John Adams: A Translation

To James Freeman

To Balthasar Elias Abbema, 11 April 1782 JA Abbema, Balthasar Elias

1782-04-11

To Balthasar Elias Abbema, 11 April 1782 Adams, John Abbema, Balthasar Elias
To Balthasar Elias Abbema
Amsterdam April 11th. 1782 Sir

Your favor of this morning, announcing the unanimous Resolution of the States of Utrecht taken yesterday in favor of American Independence, is just come to hand. I had recieved a few Minutes before a french Gazette of Utrecht, containing the same Article: but I am very happy to recieve it in a more authentick manner from a Gentleman of so distinguished a Reputation for Patriotism. The Unanimity and Ardor, with which this Measure is adopted by the whole Nation, is to me an affecting Circumstance, and an Augur of much Good to both Nations. With great Esteem and Consideration, I have the honor to be Sir, &c &c

LbC in John Thaxter’s hand (Adams Papers).