Episode 3 of 4
Dutch Diplomacy, 1781–1782
- When
- April 1781 – January 1782
- Where
- The Hague, Dutch Republic
Adams pursued loans and recognition in the Dutch Republic, presenting credentials at The Hague in April 1781 and returning in January 1782.
In mid-1780 Adams traveled to the Dutch Republic. He was invited to present his credentials as ambassador to the Dutch government at The Hague on April 19, 1781, but the Dutch did not promise any assistance. In January 1782, after recovering, Adams arrived at The Hague to demand that the States General answer his petitions. This Dutch service ran alongside his French responsibilities during the war.
Sources
- John Adams Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-27
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