Letters to Benjamin Franklin 461 



rest until called upon to meet Captain Jones face to face before a court- 

 martial. Is willing to let the dispute between Lieutenant Simpson 

 and himself drop forever by returning him his parole, an act which 

 will entitle him to command the Ranger; bears no malice, and if he 

 has done him any injury, this will make amends. L. 2 p. (Copy.) 



X, 24. 



From Jona[than] Williams, Jr., to The American Commissioners. 

 1778. July 16. Passy. 



Submits the enclosed letter to the officers and men of the Ranger 

 for approval. A. L. S. i p. XXXVII, 158. 



From [C. G. F.] D[umas] to The American Commissioners. 

 1778. July 17. The Hague. 



Concerning the rejection by Amsterdam, of the proposition to In- 

 crease the number of troops. Sketches the character of the Grand 

 Pensionnaire ; his opinion of him should he fail to answer their letter; 

 his fear of compromising himself with the Court; good results pro- 

 duced by the presentation of the letter. Further proof that war be- 

 tween Austria and Germany is Inevitable. Asking for the remittance 

 due him, according to the compensation previously arranged. Begs 

 for letter of recommendation for his brave Dutch merchants who sail 

 shortly for America. A. L. S. 4 p. ( In French. ) XXXIX, 39. 



From Thom[as] Simpson to The American Commissioners. 

 1778. July 18. Nantes. 



Announcing his arrival at Nantes and his expected departure In the 

 Providence for America, where he hopes to be brought to an immediate 

 trial. A. L. S. i p. X, 129. 



Fro7n William Hill Sargeant to The American Commissioners. 

 1778. July 18. Bordeaux. 



Announcing his arrival, from Virginia, in the Despatch, whose owners 

 desire to have her armed in France; begs Franklin to grant him a com- 

 mission for that purpose; his references; will carry back any freight or 

 despatches they may care to send. Difficulty of keeping a crew of Amer- 

 ican sailors in order in a French port. A. L. S. 2 p. X, 130. 



