Benjamin Franklin to John Paul Jones, March 8, 1780

Passy March. 8. 1780

Dear Sir,

I received your Favour of the 3d Inst. I find the Arms are to be sent in one of the Kings Ships. 8 I inclose an Order for the Cannon which you say You can take as Ballast. The other Particulars of your Letter I shall endeavour to answer to morrow. With great Esteem I am, Dear Sir, your most obedient & most humble Servant.

B Franklin

A muster Roll of the Bonhomme Richard will be wanted, I understand, in order to divide the Produce of the Prizes.

Mr. Ross having wrote me word that he shall go in the Luzerne, 9 I request you to take in his Stead Capt. Hutchins a very worthy American, who has suffered much for his Attachment to our Cause— 1

Honble Comme Jones—