Papers of John Adams, volume 15

The American Peace Commissioners to David Hartley, 30 August 1783 American Peace Commissioners Hartley, David
The American Peace Commissioners to David Hartley
Passy 30. August 1783.

The American Ministers Plenipotentiary for making Peace with great Britain, present their Compliments to Mr. Hartley. They regret that Mr. Hartley’s Instructions will not permit him to sign the Definitive Treaty of Peace with America, at the Place appointed for the Signature of the others. They will nevertheless have the Honour of waiting upon Mr. Hartley at his Lodgings at Paris, for the Purpose of signing the Treaty in Question, on wednesday Morning at Eight oClock.

FC (PCC, No. 85, f. 414). LbC-Tr (Adams Papers); APM Reel 103.