FROM THE DUC DE LA VAUGUYON TO JOHN ADAMS.
Translation.
Hague, March 14th, 1781.
Sir,
I have received the letter, which you did me the honor to write to me, as also the copy of the resolution of Congress of the United States of North America, thereto annexed. You announce to me, that you have made an official communication thereof to the President of the Assembly of the States-General, as also to the Envoys of the Courts of Petersburg, Stockholm, and Copenhagen, and you request me to support this step with my good offices. I am persuaded, Sir, that you clearly perceive the impossibility of my seconding this measure, without the express order of the King, whatever may be my personal zeal for the true interests of North America.
Receive, Sir, the very sincere assurance of the sentiments of the most distinguished respect with which I have the honor to be, &c.
THE DUC DE LA VAUGUYON.
TO THE PRESIDENT OF CONGRESS.
Leyden, March 18th, 1781.