John Adams to Alleyne Fitzherbert, February 3, 1783
Feb. 3. 1783. 2 o clock Mr. Adams presents his Compliments to Mr. Fitzherbert, and has the Honour to acquaint him, that the American Ministers Plenipotentiary for the Peace, have…
Alleyne FitzHerbert, 1st Baron St Helens, was a British diplomat. He was Minister Plenipotentiary to Russia from 1783 to 1788, appointed Chief Secretary for Ireland and a member of the Privy Council in 1787, serving in the former position until 1789. He was Minister Plenipotentiary to Spain from 1790 to 1794.
Feb. 3. 1783. 2 o clock Mr. Adams presents his Compliments to Mr. Fitzherbert, and has the Honour to acquaint him, that the American Ministers Plenipotentiary for the Peace, have…
[ ca. 20 February 1783 ] Sir We have rec d. the Letter w h you did us the Honor to write on the 18 th. Inst, together with the…
American Peace Commissioners respond to Alleyne Fitzherbert, approving the British proclamation and proposing a mutually beneficial commercial system granting equal trading privileges to British and American merchants. They express readiness to include this agreement in the final treaty to promote free and fair commerce between the two nations.