298 Miscellaneous Papers 



From Captain [Richard] Pearson to John Paul Jones. 

 1779. October 19. Dallas. 



Is sorry not to have been favored with either a call or line from 

 him since his return from Amsterdam. Looks upon his behavior as 

 a breach of that civility which his rank entitles him to. Wants to 

 know whether steps have been taken towards the enlargement or ex- 

 change of him, his officers and people, or what is intended to be done 

 with them. Thinks their being kept prisoners on board ship after 

 being so long in a neutral port, a very unprecedented circumstance. L. 

 in 3d P. I p. (Copy.) XL VII, i68a. 



From Jno. P[aul] Jones to Capt. [Richard] Pearson. 

 1779. October 20. " Serapis." 



Did not think him unacquainted with the English Ambassador's 

 memorial of the 8th, to the States-General, and therefore thought it 

 fruitless to pursue the negotiations for the exchange of prisoners of 

 war now in his hands. Resents the charge of breach of civility. Knows 

 not what difference of respect is due to rank between his service and 

 theirs. Supposes the difference must be thought very great in England 

 since he is informed that Capt. [Gustavus] Cuningham, of equal denomi- 

 nation and who bears a senior rank in the American service than his in the 

 service of England, is now confined at Plymouth in a dungeon and in 

 fetters. Has treated and will continue to treat the wounded with the 

 greatest care. Encloses a copy of the Ambassador's memorial. L. S. 

 3 p. (Copy.) XLVII, i68b. 



From Jno. P[aul] Jones to Lieutenant James [Arthur] Degge. 

 1779. October 21. "Serapis," at Texel. 



Appoints him commander of the Continental frigate " Alliance." 

 Instructions which he is to observe. L. S. 2 p. (Copy.) 



XLVII, 169. 



From P[ierre] Landais to John Paul Jones. 

 1779. October 22. Texel. 



Has received orders from Dr. Franklin to go to Paris immediately. 

 Will leave the frigate " Alliance " to-night, in the condition he told 

 him when he met him at Mr. Hogland's and under the care of Lieu- 

 tenant [James Arthur] Degge. L. i p. (Copy.) XLVII, 170. 



