1IV. John Hancock to George Washington, 2 April 1776 (Adams Papers)
It gives me the most sensible Pleasure to convey to you, by Order of Congress, the only Tribute,...
The 28th. Ultimo I had the honour of writing to you by the Messenger Frederick Weare and of...
On the 19th. Instant I had the honour of receiving and presenting to Congress, your favor of the...
On the 20th. August last I had the Pleasure of recieving and communicating to Congress your...
5John Adams’ Instructions Respecting a Peace Treaty with Great Britain, 16 October 1779 (Adams Papers)
Philadelphia, 16 October 1779. printed : JA, Diary and Autobiography Diary and Autobiography of...
6John Adams’ Instructions Respecting a Commercial Treaty with Great Britain, 16 October 1779 (Adams Papers)
Philadelphia, 16 October 1779. printed : JA, Diary and Autobiography Diary and Autobiography of...
I have the honour to transmit you herewith enclosed Two Commissions wherein you are Authorized...
8To John Adams from the President of Congress, 18 December 1780 (Adams Papers)
You will receive herewith enclosed, a Duplicate of my Letter of the 30th of July, with a List of...
9Instructions Respecting a Treaty of Amity and Commerce with the Netherlands, 29 December 1780 (Adams Papers)
You will herewith receive a commission authorising you to negotiate a treaty of Amity and...
10Commission to Conclude a Treaty of Amity and Commerce with the Netherlands, 29 December 1780 (Adams Papers)
Whereas an Intercourse between the Citizens of the United Provinces of the Low Countries and the...
The United States of North America in Congress Assembled impressed with a high sense of the...
12Letter of Credence to William V, Prince of Orange, 1 January 1781 (Adams Papers)
The United States of America in Congress Assembled impressed with a deep sense of your wisdom and...
13To John Adams from the President of Congress, 1 January 1781 (Adams Papers)
You will receive herewith enclosed, a Commission as Minister Plenipotentiary to the United...
14To John Adams from the President of Congress, 9 January 1781 (Adams Papers)
Enclosed are two letters of Credence, mentioned in my other Letter of this Date; the one...
15To John Adams from the President of Congress, 10 January 1781 (Adams Papers)
Congress consider your correspondence with the Count de Vergennes on the subject of communicating...
The united States of America, To all to whom these Presents shall come send Greeting. Whereas his...
17II. Joint Commission to Negotiate a Peace Treaty, 15 June 1781 (Adams Papers)
The United States of America in Congress Assembled. To all to whom these presents shall come send...
18III. Instructions to the Joint Commission to Negotiate a Peace Treaty, 15 June 1781 (Adams Papers)
Instructions to the Honble. John Adams Benjamin Franklin John Jay Henry Laurens and Thomas...
19To John Adams from the President of Congress, 20 June 1781 (Adams Papers)
You will receive herewith enclosed a letter addressed to his most Christian Majesty; with a Copy...
20Commission to Conclude a Tripartite Alliance with France and the Netherlands, 16 August 1781 (Adams Papers)
Whereas a union of the force of the several powers engaged in the War against Great Britain may...
21Instructions to Conclude a Tripartite Alliance with France and the Netherlands, 16 August 1781 (Adams Papers)
By The United States in Congress Assembled. The report of the Committee on the communications of...
I am sorry to inform you, that by the Resignation of M r. Livingston, as minister for foreign...
As Congress have not yet elected any Minister for Foreign Affairs, and knowing the importance of...
Previous to my leaving the Chair of Congress, I take the liberty again to address you, merely as...
25To John Adams from the President of Congress, 1 November 1783 (Adams Papers)
I have the honor of acknowledging the receipt of your several public letters under the dates of...
I am honored by the commands of Congress to transmit you a set of instructions in consequence of...
This Day, nine States being represented in Congress, Viz t: Massachussetts, Rhode Island,...
28The President of Congress to the American Commissioners, 20 May 1784 (Adams Papers)
I have the Honor to transmit to you the following Acts of Congress relating to the formation of...