Netherlands declares of neutral 1917

Royal Legation of the Netherlands,

Washington DC, April 17, 1917

Mr. Secretary of State: By order of the minister of foreign affairs at the Hague. I have the honor to inform your Excellency that in view of the state of war existing the United States of America and Germany, the Royal Government of the Netherlands will observe strict neutrality.

I avail myself of this opportunity to renew to your Excellency the assurance of my highest consideration.

W.I.F.C. De Rappard