The book "Collection of documents relating to the first acknowledgment of the sovereignty of the United States of America and the acceptance of their minister plenipotentiary added by their Majesties to the United Netherlands: to which and." reveals an important stage in the formation of a new state. This collection of documents provides an opportunity to better understand the process of recognition of American sovereignty and the perception of this fact by the Netherlands. The publication contains key texts, testimonies and correspondence reflecting important events of the time. The book helps the reader to deepen his knowledge about the history of recognition of the newly formed nation and important diplomatic relations between the countries.