Sir,
Yesterday I received a note from the Secretary of their High Mightinesses, of which I annex a copy. I shall therefore receive the act there mentioned next Monday, and shall keep it until I can transmit it to Mr Adams, according to his orders.
The city of Gorcum has followed, by a large majority, the example of Dort, Schoonhoven, Rotterdam, Schiedam, and Alcmaer, by a resolution abolishing the influence of the Prince, on the nominations to vacant places; there is nothing left him but the right, which the constitution secures to him, of choosing among several persons nominated. This week their Noble and Grand Mightinesses will deliberate on the abolition of the venality of military offices.
This contradicts the notion, which it was attempted to inculcate, that the ardor for reform would relax, at the end of the war.
I am, &c.
DUMAS.
TO ROBERT R. LIVINGSTON.
The Hague, June 23d, 1783.
Sir,