1From John Adams to Mr. Bergsma, 5 March 1782 (Adams Papers)
I have Received from the Hand of Mr Menkema, the Resolution of the States of Friesland of the 26. of February. I beg you would accept of my best Thanks for the Honour you have done me, in communicating to me, So early this important Measure—a Resolution which does Honour to that Spirit of Liberty, which distinguishes your Province; and is so apparently equitable, that the Example cannot fail...