Dutch naval defeat to the British

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Type

Autograph Letter Signed

Description

The U.S. Minister to the Netherlands describes the Dutch naval defeat by the British and the repercussions of Adams' letter to the French, which he says has caused "undisguised resentment in the members of government."

Date

10/13/1797

Recipient

Sent from

The Hague

Document number

1797101340001

Page start

1

Note

Partially illegible

Notable persons

James McHenry
William Vans Murray
Stiles
Fayette
Adams
Admiral Krayestein
Admiral De Winter
Duncan
Harpin
John McHenry
Dutch
British
squadron
officers
French
orangists
Prince
prime minister
Commission des Relations Exterieures

Notable locations

Hague
Paris
West Indies
Rotterdam
China
Netherlands
Batavia
Jakarta
Europe
Baltimore

Notable items

Fleet
ship
frigate
flag
guns
bodies
masts
vessels
supplies
alcohol
dispatches