Miscellaneous Papers 259 



From John Paul Jones to Thomas Simpson. 



1778. May 7. "Ranger." 



An order informing him that he is suspended, and is under arrest for 

 disobeying his orders of April 26. A. L. S. i p. (Copy. In duplicate.) 



XLVII, 106(a) and 109. 



From Arthur Lee to Jonathan Williams, Jr. 

 1778. May 8. Chaillot. 



Mr. [John D.] Schweighauser complained of being molested in his 

 office of Deputy Commercial Agent. He stated how, and by whom, and 

 sent the proofs. After full enquiry, did him the justice his com- 

 plaint merited. Received his letter desiring the Commissioners either to 

 enable him to do his business unmolested or entirely discharge him from 

 their service. Requests him to specify by whom and how he has been 

 molested that he may do him justice, for a complaint as vague as he 

 made, cannot be put before his colleagues nor receive redress. A. L. S. 



1 p. (Copy.) XLVII, Ilia. 



By The Continental Congress. 1778. May 9, Yorktown, Pa. 



Resolutions relative to the conduct of masters of American vessels 

 and privateers towards neutral Nations. D. S. Henry Laurens, Presi- 

 dent. 3 p. (Copy.) LIII, 63. 



Printed in the Journals of Congress, Philadelphia [1779], IV, 276. 



From Manieu to Silas Deane. 



1778. May 9. Caen. 



M. Perree, of Granville, is to command the ship " Esmangard " on 

 her voyage to Boston or Charleston; he can be trusted with any goods, 

 letters or passengers, Dr. Franklin may desire to send over. A. L. S. 



2 p. IX, 134. 



By The Continental Congress. 1778. May 9 and June 19. 



Resolutions relative to Captain Peter Landais, D. S. i p. (Copy.) 



LIII, 39. 



Printed in the Journals of Congress, Philadelphia [1779], IV, 276 and 361. 



