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John Adams to Antoine Marie Cerisier, October 16, 1783
Auteuil near Paris Oct r: 16. 1783. 1 My dear Sir Monsieur the Abby de Mably has prepared for the Press, some Observations upon our American Constitutions, which he has…
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Charles Storer to John Adams, October 15, 1783
S t: Quentin. 15 th. Octo r: 1783. Dear Sir, I am honored by the receipt of your favor of the 11 th. instant, and should not trouble again, (for…
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John Adams to Antoine Marie Cerisier, September 11, 1783
Paris Sept r. 11 th. 1783. Dear Sir, I am extremely sorry to find by your last Letter, 1 that your Health has been attacked again, but I hope it…
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Benjamin Franklin to John Adams, September 10, 1783
Passy, Sept. 10. 1783. Sir, I have received a Letter from a very respectable Person in America, 3 containing the following Words, Viz “It is confidently reported, propagated, and believed…
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American Peace Commissioners to President of Congress, September 10, 1783
Passy, 10 th: Sept r. 1783. Sir, On the third Instant, Definitive Treaties were concluded, between all the late belligerent Powers, except the Dutch, who the Day before settled and…
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John Adams to Mercy Otis Warren, September 10, 1783
Paris Sept r. 10. 1783 Madam It is but a very few days, Since I received your Letter of the 4. of May, which affored me, as your Letters always…
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John Adams to James Warren, September 10, 1783
Paris Sept r. 10. 1783 My dear Friend, I received with great Pleasure yours of 24. June. The Approbation of my Countrymen is a great Pleasure and Support to me…
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John Adams to William Gordon, September 10, 1783
Paris Sep r. 10. 1783 Sir I have rec d yours of 28 June & thank you for the information it contains— In all domestick Disputes I wish our countrymen,…
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John Adams to Elbridge Gerry, September 10, 1783
Paris Sept r. 10 th. 1783. My dear Friend, As to the Trade with the West Indies, I do not think we can hope to revive it upon more favorable…
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John Adams to Charles William Frederick Dumas, September 10, 1783
Paris Sept r. 10. 1783 Dear Sir It has ever been my intention to come in Person to the Hague, and take Leave of their High Mightinesses, with all the…
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John Adams to Samuel Cooper, September 10, 1783
Paris Sept r. 10 th. 1783. 1 Dear Sir, I congratulate you upon the Ratification of the Provisional & the Signature of the definitive Treaty. You enjoy in America a…
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David Hartley to American Peace Commissioners, August 29, 1783
Paris August 29. 1783. Gentlemen, As the Day is now fixed for the signatures of the Definitive Treaties between Great Britain, France & Spain, I beg leave to inform your…
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Charles William Frederick Dumas to John Adams, August 29, 1783
La haie 29 e. Août 1783. Monsieur, Hier au soir à 8 h es. Leurs H. P. s’assemblerent; & le résultat fut l’expédition d’un Courier à 10 heures, avec l’accession…
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John Adams to Benjamin Franklin, August 27, 1783
Paris August 27. 1783 Gentlemen As I am informed that next Wednesday is appointed for the Signature of the definitive Treaties of Peace, I Suppose it will be thought proper…
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Charles William Frederick Dumas to John Adams, August 26, 1783
Lahaie 26 e. Aout 1783. Monsieur, En réponse à l’honorée vôtre du 18 e. , la clef de votre Secretaire S’est heureusement retrouvée sous des Livres; & je suis sûr…
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John Adams to Thomas Barclay, August 23, 1783
Paris August 23. 1783 Sir In Pursuance of the Instructions of Congress, Signified by M r Morris their Superintendant of Finances, I have the Honour to inclose to you, an…
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Nicolaas & Jacob Van Staphorst to John Adams, August 19, 1783
Amsterdam. th: [ ca. 19 ] August 1783. Sir Being without any of your Excellency’s most Esteemed favours, Shall these principalls Serve to acquaint yoúr Excelly. that by a Letter…
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Eliphalet Fitch to John Adams, August 19, 1783
London Aug t. 19 th. 1783 Dear Sir The polite Attention you were pleased to shew me at Paris, and the Civility I received, thro’ your Recommendation, in Holland, having…
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John Adams to Nicolaas & Jacob Van Staphorst, August 16, 1783
Paris August 16. 1783 Gentlemen As I am about Settling my Accounts with M r Barclay who is impowered by Congress to settle them, I must beg the favour of…
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John Adams to Robert R Livingston, August 15, 1783
Paris August 15 th. 1783 Sir France England Spain and America are all agreed, but M r: Hartley is Sanguine that the Treaty will not be signed, because he says…