Economist, writer, statesman.

By his own account, was a former premier commis des finances for the province of Zeeland. Was sent to London to negotiate a peace settlement between England and the Netherlands (1782).

Sent the American Peace Commissioners a verbose memorandum outlining his previous experiences and misfortunes, and expressing his desire to settle in America with his family (1783).

In hopes of obtaining a recommendation, he sent Benjamin Franklin, John Adams and Henry Laurens, an outline of the financial code he proposed to offer to the United States.

Born in Holland. Married Debore Cattharina, Baronnes von Felchenhauer.