Joan Derk, Baron van der Capellen tot den Pol to John Adams, April 6, 1782

Zwolle, 6 April 1782

Sir

I have the satisfaction to communicate to Your Excellency that the States of Overijssel resolved yesterday, nemine contradicente, 1 to recognize Your Excellency as minister of the United States of North America. Blessed be God.

I have the honor to be, with a profound respect for Your Excellency, your most humble and most obedient servant.

J D van der Capellen