- Written By: Thulemeier, Friedrich Wilhelm, Baron von
The Prussian emissary in The Hague informs William Short of the required formalities to be completed previous to the conclusion of the Treaty of Amity and Commerce between Prussia and the United States.
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- Written By: Short, William
William Short writes to a French land speculator in the United States about his travel across the Atlantic, his arrival in France, and first impressions and experiences of French life and language.
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The American agent in The Hague reiterates that he remains at William Short's disposal for anything he might need and also expresses his hope of seeing Thomas Jefferson in Holland next summer.
Ed. notes: The transcription of the beginning of this letter can be found in the notes of “Thomas Jefferson to Rayneval, with Enclosure, 30 September 1786,” published by Founders Online.
Dumas mentions this letter when he writes to Jefferson a few days before, “C. W. F. Dumas to Thomas Jefferson, 17 October 1786,” published by Founders Online.
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The agent for the United States in The Hague informs William Short that he has received the payment of the second semester of his salary amounting to $650.
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The agent for the United States in The Hague attaches information about the situation in the United Provinces for Congress, in which he also refers to the possible purchase by Dutch bankers of the U.S. debt to France.
Ed. note: This document is the draft in Dumas's letterbook of the letter he wrote to Short received on 2 March1787.
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The agent for the United States in The Hague informs that the chargé d'affaires for the United Provinces and France, who is traveling to Paris, will be able to provide Short with reliable news about the Dutch and French republics and Dumas himself.
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The agent for the United States in The Hague attaches information for Congress about the situation in the United Provinces and refers to the possible purchase by Dutch bankers of the U.S. debt to France.
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The agent for the United States in The Hague attaches information about the situation in the United Provinces for Congress, in which he also refers to the possible purchase by Dutch bankers of the U.S. debt to France.
Ed. note: This document is the draft in Dumas's letterbook of the letter he wrote to Short on 2 March 1787.