John Paul Jones to Benjamin Franklin, December 5, 1777

Nantes Decr. 5th. 1777.

Honored Sir

I take the liberty of inclosing two introductory letters Addressed to you in behalf of my Lieutenant, who since his embarkation into the service in July last under my Command hath behaved with becoming dilligence and Attention to duty. 2 Should I have the honor of being called to Paris or should any Alteration immediatly take Place in my Command I shall have an Opportunity of giving you further information on this head. Meantime I am with Profound respect Honored Sir Your most Obedient very humble Servant

Jno P Jones

The Honorable B. Franklin Esqr.