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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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Benjamin Franklin to John Paul Jones, March 25, 1784

From Benjamin Franklin
To John Paul Jones
March 25, 1784

Benjamin Franklin addresses John Paul Jones regarding the financial charges related to the ships Serapis and Countess of Scarborough, clarifying that he never received authorization to settle these expenses on behalf of the captors. Franklin objects to charging American captors for the costs of maintaining prisoners in Holland, especially since prisoner exchanges did not occur as expected. He returns the documents Jones provided and expresses his respect.

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