The Province of Friesland acknowledges the independence of the United States.—Holland will not probably enter into an alliance with the belligerents.—Buys a house at the Hague on the public account.
The Duc de la Vauguyon to John Adams. The Hague, March 4th, 1782,
Objects to a proposition of Mr Adams as impolitic.
Robert R. Livingston to John Adams. Philadelphia, March 5th, 1782,
Holland can gain no advantage by a peace with England.—Requests information on the naval force; the public men and their sentiments in Holland.—Recommends frequent visits to the Hague.—Military operations in America.—Prosperous state of the country.—Lord Cornwallis.
To Robert R. Livingston. Amsterdam, March 10th, 1782,
Resolution of the House of Commons, that an offensive war in America against the sense of the House would be highly criminal.—Other indications of a disposition for peace.—Causes of this state of feeling.—Probable policy of the British Cabinet.
To Robert R. Livingston. Amsterdam, March 11th, 1782,
Transmitting the Resolution of Friesland, instructing the Deputies in the States-General to receive Mr Adams in his official capacity.—Causes of the change of sentiments on this point in the Regency of Amsterdam.—Character and influence of Friesland.