Antoine-Raymond-Gualbert-Gabriel de Sartine to First Joint Commission at Paris, July 5, 1778

Versailles, 5 July 1778

As I am in need, gentlemen, of Captain Jones for a specific expedition, I would like him to remain here.

If it is not inconvenient, I would be grateful if you could leave him at my disposal and, if his ship must return to America, turn the command of the vessel over to his second. 1 I have the honor to be with the utmost respect, gentlemen, your very humble and very obedient servant,

De Sartine