270 Miscellaneous Papers 



From Michel Comyn to [Ferdinand] Grand, Paris. 

 1778. August 14. Marseilles. 



With reference to his appointment as Consul at Marseilles. Has 

 heard from Vienna that the United States Commissioners at Paris, 

 have received powers from Congress to appoint Consuls. Alludes to 

 previous services he rendered to the American cause and cites a few 

 instances. A. L. S. 3 p. (In French.) LX, 61. 



From Jno. P[aul] Jones to Abraham Whipple. 

 1778. August 18. Brest. 



Requests him to call a Court Martial for the trial of Lieutenant 

 Thomas Simpson with whose conduct he has been and is unsatisfied. 

 L. S. I p. (Copy.) XLVII, 129(a). 



From [Christopher] de Graffenried, Baron of Worb, to Rodolph 

 Valltravers. 1778. August 19. Castle of Worb. 



Enclosing the memorial which he desires him to forward to Dr. 

 Franklin; the difficulties he has experienced in obtaining information of 

 his estates in America. The memorial gives an account of Baron de 

 Graffenried's ancestors settling in America and receiving grants of 

 land there; desires information on important points connected with 

 the present ownership. L. S. 4 p. (Copy.) XI, 82a. 



From Ab[raha]m Whipple to John Paul Jones. 



1778. August 19. Brest. 



Received his letter requesting him to summon a Court Martial for the 

 trial of Lieutenant Thomas Simpson. Informs him of the impossibility 

 of calling a Court Martial and also acquaints him fully with his senti- 

 ments on the subject. L. S. 2 p. (Copy.) XLVII, 129. 



5>; William Hill Sergeant and John Hans Delap. 1778. August 19. 



Bond given in connection with a letter of marque issued by the United 

 States to John Hill Sergeant of the brig " Dispatch," of Virginia, and 

 John Hans Delap, merchant of Bordeaux. D. S. 2 p. LVII, 20. 



By Thomas Woodford. 1778. August 20. Passy. 

 Oath of allegiance to the United States. D. S. i p. LXXIV, 35. 



