American Commissioners to John Paul Jones, May 23, 1778

Passy, May 23. 1778

Sir

A pilote being wanted to conduct an Advice Boat to America, if you have in your Ship a suitable Person that can be spared, the Commissioners request, that you would permit him to go on that Service. We have the Honour to be, Sir, Your most obedient humble Servants.

B Franklin Arthur Lee John Adams

Honble Capt Jones