American Revolution October 21, 1779: Henry Laurens named minister to Holland The Continental Congress of the United States elects former congressman Henry Laurens minister to Holland on this day in 1779. Laurens first and most crucial duty as the new minister was to negotiate an alliance with Holland, which he did in 1780. During Laurens return voyage from Holland in the fall of 1780, his ship was intercepted and captured by the British Navy off the coast of Newfoundland, and he was taken prisoner. During their search of the vessel, British sailors discovered Laurens copy of the unofficial Patriot treaty with the Dutch, drafted by Congressional agent William Lee. Continued at history/this-day-in-history/henry-laurens-named-minister-to-holland?catId=1
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