USA: An Independent Nation

Joan van der Capellen tot den Pol, the Dutch Patriot leader, is trying to convince the States General to recognize USA as an independent nation. He has always been an advocate of the American cause and voted against borrowing the British King George III the Scotch Brigade to be deployed in the war with the American Republic. He regards the American struggle as an example for Dutch patriots and recognizing them as an independent nation would be a great step forward for the Dutch nation.