Mr Adams visits the Grand Pensionary, preparatory to presenting himself in the character of Minister of the United States.--The Grand Pensionary, the President of the States-General, and the Prince of Orange decline receiving the Memorial of Mr Adams.--Mr Adams causes it to be printed.--The President and the Privy Counsellor of the Prince decline receiving a letter from Mr Adams, announcing the completion of the confederation.--Amsterdam demands the exclusion of the Duke of Brunswick from the public councils.--Imperial mediation.--Coolness of the Emperor toward the Duke of Brunswick. To the President of Congress. The Hague, August 23d, 1781, 460 French loan will be agreed to by the States-General.--Correspondence between the Stadtholder and Baron Lynden relative to the Duke of Brunswick.--Anti-Anglican proceedings in Holland.--Proceedings of the States of Holland in regard to the Duke of Brunswick's letter to the States-General.--French loan. To the President of Congress. The Hague, October 11th, 1781, 467 Letter of Baron Lynden to the Prince of Orange in regard to the Duke of Brunswick. Robert R. Livingston to C. W. F. Dumas. Philadelphia, November 28th, 1781, 468 Desires him to transmit journals and pamphlets.--Capture of Cornwallis.--Congress cannot make any addition to his allowance. To the President of Congress. Amsterdam, January 7th, 1782, 471 The French loan has been taken up in one day.--Diminution of English influence in Holland. To the President of Congress. The Hague, January 15th, 1782, 473 Visit to the Secretary of the States-General and the Deputies of the Province with Mr Adams, to demand permission to present his credentials. To the President of Congress. The Hague, January 30th, 1782, 474 Proceedings of the States-General. To Robert R. Livingston. The Hague, March 29th, 1782, 475 Friesland and Holland adopt resolutions in favor of the reception of Mr Adams. To Robert R. Livingston. Amsterdam, April 4th, 1782, 476 Purchases a hotel for Mr Adams.--Mr Adams will probably be received without further delay. John Adams to C. W. F. Dumas. Amsterdam, May 2d, 1782, 477 Declines the invitation to dine at Schiedam.--M. Dumas ought to be appointed _Charge d'Affaires_ of the United States. Verbal message of C. W. F. Dumas to the city of Schiedam, 479 Mr Adams declines the invitation to a dinner. To Robert R. Livingston. The Hague, May 10th, 1782, 479 Reception of Mr Adams.--Transmits Mr Adams's letter recommending him to the attention of Congress.