Miscellaneous Papers 251 



From John Paul Jones to Silas Deane. 



1778. February 26. "Ranger," Quiberon. 



Account of the first naval salute between the French and Americans. 

 Cordial reception from the French officers. Hopes soon to be able 

 to report successes over the English. L. S. 4 p. (Copy.) 



XLVIII, 159. 



By Gen. [Horatio] Gates. 1778. February 28. Yorktown. 



Certificate given to Col. Gilles de Kermorvan, who served in Col. 

 Daniel Morgan's riflemen. D. i p. (In French. Copy.) 



LVII, 14a. 



From Chevalier [Gilles] de Kermorvan to Prince de Montbarrey. 



1778. February 28. 



Requests him to ratify his brevet as Colonel in the service of the 

 United States. L. i p. (In French.) LVII, 14b. 



By Lord S[helburne]. 1778. March 5. 



Minutes of his speech in Parliament, in regard to the condition in 

 America [in the debate on Lord North's conciliatory bills]. A. Mem. 

 [by Benjamin Vaughan]. 8 p. LIII, 62. 



Frotn William Temple Franklin to Jonathan Williams, [Jr.]. 

 1778. March 14. Passy. 



Sends the two bills, with amendments. Does not think Americans 



will swallow them with eagerness; there is every appearance of an 



approaching war; thinks peace cannot last two weeks longer. A. Dr. 



of L. I p. CI, 31. 



From La Goaner & Co. to Silas Deane. 



1778. March 18. La Cowgnele. 



Concerning the prizes taken by Capt. [Gustavus] Conyngham; will- 

 ing to pay the Captain what they owe in discharge of their account; 

 his arrival momentarily expected. A. L. S. 3 p. (In French.) 



VIII, 178. 



From [Jean B.] De La Porte to Capt. [John Paul] Jones. 

 1778. March 20. Brest. 



Contrary winds prevented M. de Barre from sailing. Is ready to 

 certify that Capt. Jones could not set sail any sooner from Camaret. 

 L. S. I p. (In French. Copy in duplicate.) XL VII, 104a. 



