John Paul Jones letter
Collection
Identifier: Mss 778659
Mss 778659
Description
Letter from John Paul Jones abord l'Orient to Benjamin Franklin and John Adams, American plenipotetiaries at the Court of France, reporting news of American naval forces, including the intelligence that Comte Destaing had sailed on a secret mission.
Dates
- 1778-12-09
Creator
- Jones, John Paul, 1747-1792 (Author, Person)
- Adams, John, 1735-1826 (Recipient, Person)
- Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790 (Recipient, Person)
Language of Materials
In English.
Conditions Governing Access
Unrestricted
Conditions Governing Use
Copyright on this material has not been evaluated. You are free to use this material in any way that is permitted by copyright that applies to your use.
Extent
.1 linear ft. : 1 leaf ; 23 cm
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