A Collection of State-Papers: Relative to the First Acknowledgement of the Sovereignty of the United States of America, and the Reception of Their Minister Plenipotentiary by Their High Mightinesses o - Hardcover

John Adams

 
9780332642451: A Collection of State-Papers: Relative to the First Acknowledgement of the Sovereignty of the United States of America, and the Reception of Their Minister Plenipotentiary by Their High Mightinesses o

Synopsis

A window into how early American diplomacy met European scrutiny, with Adams seeking formal recognition abroad and new commerce ties.

This edition presents a rare collection of state papers detailing the push for recognition of the United States by Dutch authorities in 1782. It captures petitions, resolutions, and official extracts formed during a pivotal moment in the founding era, offering readers a documentary view of diplomacy, commerce, and international relations.

  • See how debates over allegiance, sovereignty, and alliance shaped early U.S. foreign policy.
  • Explore the formal steps taken to present Letters of Credence and secure ministerial status.
  • Understand the interplay between commercial interests, navigation, and independence.
  • Get a sense of the procedural side of republican diplomacy through official motions and resolutions.
Ideal for readers of early American history and diplomatic documents seeking context for the nation’s birth and its international reception.

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