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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…
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Letters to John Paul Jones
B. 1747 · D. 1792
John Paul Jones was a British-American naval officer who served in the Continental Navy during the American Revolutionary War. Often referred to as the "Father of the American Navy", Jones is regarded by several commentators as one of the greatest naval commanders in the military history of the United States.
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26 letters
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First Joint Commission at Paris to John Paul Jones, June 3, 1778
Passy, 3 June 1778. printed: JA, Diary and Autobiography description begins Diary and Autobiography of John Adams , ed. L. H. Butterfield and others, Cambridge, Mass., 1961; 4 vols. description…
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First Joint Commission at Paris to John Paul Jones, June 10, 1778
Passy, 10 June 1778. printed: JA, Diary and Autobiography description begins Diary and Autobiography of John Adams , ed. L. H. Butterfield and others, Cambridge, Mass., 1961; 4 vols. description…
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American Commissioners to John Paul Jones, June 10, 1778
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Benjamin Franklin to John Paul Jones, June 10, 1778
Passy, June 10. 1778. Dear Sir, I received yours of the first Inst. with the Papers enclosed, which I have shewn to the other Commissioners, but have not yet had…
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First Joint Commission at Paris to John Paul Jones, August 22, 1778
Passi August. 22. 1778 < , Start deletion, Sir , End, > < , Start deletion, We have received your Letter of the 16th. 1 and have written to Captain…
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Benjamin Franklin to John Paul Jones, April 27, 1779
Passy April 27. 1779. Dear Sir, I have at the Request of M. De Sartine postponed the Sending the Alliance to America, and have order’d her to proceed immediately from…
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Benjamin Franklin to John Paul Jones, July 8, 1779
Passy July 8. 1779. Dear Sir, I received your Favours of the second and 4th Inst. I am sorry for the Accidents that have obliged your little Squadron to return…
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Benjamin Franklin to John Paul Jones, July 14, 1779
Passy, July 14. 1779 Dear Sir, In compliance with the within Recommendation of M. de Sartine, I do hereby desire you to admit M. Chamillard de Varville to the Command…
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Benjamin Franklin to John Paul Jones, October 15, 1779
Passy Oct. 15. 1779. Dear Sir, I received the Account of your Cruize & Engagement with the Serapis, which you did me the honour to send me from the Texel.…
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Benjamin Franklin to John Paul Jones, November 8, 1779
Passy Novr. 8. 1779 Dear Sir I wrote to you on the 15th past, 2 since which I have not had the Pleasure of hearing from you. I have just…
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Benjamin Franklin to John Paul Jones, February 16, 1780
Passy, feb. 16. 1780. Dear sir, I last Night heard of your arrival at Groa, But have no Letter yet from you. I write this line to acquaint you that…
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Benjamin Franklin to John Paul Jones, March 1, 1780
Passy March 1st. 1780. Dear Sir, I received the Letter you did me the Honour of writing to me the 25. & 28th past. 2 I am glad to learn…
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Benjamin Franklin to John Paul Jones, March 3, 1780
Passy, March 3. 1780 Sir This is to authorize & require you to receive & accomodate in your Ship as Passengers the honourable Arthur Lee & Ralph Izard, Esquires, late…
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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…
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Benjamin Franklin to John Paul Jones, March 18, 1780
Passy Mar 18. 1780. Dear Sir, I received your Letter relating to the Bullets of the Engineer in Denmark, and shall write thither accordingly. 4 I have also just received…
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Benjamin Franklin to John Paul Jones, March 31, 1780
Passy, March 31st. 1780. Dear Sir, I received yours of the 14th by Mr Dryburugh. I had also another from Mess. Gourlade and Moylan acquainting me that they had received…
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Benjamin Franklin to John Paul Jones, June 1, 1780
Passy, June 1. 1780 Sir, I have received a Letter from the Board of Admiralty, containing their Orders for the Return of the Alliance, a Copy of which is annex’d…
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Benjamin Franklin to John Paul Jones, July 5, 1780
Passy, July 5. 1780. Dear Sir I received yours of June 21. with the Papers it inclosed from M. Genet, who had kept them a Day or Two to translate…
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Benjamin Franklin to John Paul Jones, August 12, 1780
Passy, Augt. 12. 1780 Sir, You are hereby directed to proceed as soon as possible with the Ship under your Command, to the Port you can best make in North…
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Benjamin Franklin to John Paul Jones, November 25, 1780
Passy, Nov. 25. 1780. Dear Sir, I received the honour of yours of the 17th. Instant. I was dissatisfied with Mr. Moylan’s Proceedings in going on with so great &…
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Benjamin Franklin to John Paul Jones, December 9, 1780
Passy Decr 9. 1780. Dear Sir, I wrote to you per last Post, under Cover to M. Moylan. 8 With this you will receive another letter or two for America.…
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Benjamin Franklin to John Paul Jones, December 17, 1783
[December 17, 1783] To the Honorable Captain John Paul-Jones Commodore in the service of the United-States of America. In pursuance of a Resolution of Congress of the first of November…
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Benjamin Franklin to John Paul Jones, March 23, 1784
Benjamin Franklin requests John Paul Jones to send a copy of a letter from Mr. de Sartine concerning the settlement of charges incurred in Holland. Franklin promises to provide a clear response upon reviewing the document. The correspondence reflects ongoing financial and administrative matters following the American Revolutionary War.