Miscellaneous Papers 367 



From [Louis Phillipe,] Comte de Segur to Comte de Montmorin. 



1789. July 21. St. Petersburg. 



False reports circulated by the enemies of Rear Admiral [John] 

 Paul Jones about the latter leaving Russia in disgrace. To counteract 

 the effect of these on the public mind in France, would like the en- 

 closed article to be inserted in the " Gazette de France " and other 

 papers. The honors received by Paul Jones from the King of France, 

 his bravery and services rendered to the common cause in the last 

 vv^ar and the personal friendship of the writer for his former companion 

 in arms, have impelled him to take lively interest in Rear Admiral 

 Jones during his stay in Russia. 



Copy of the article referred to is appended with note saying it 

 was published in the " Gazette de France." The article states that 

 Rear Admiral Jones, on leaving for France where private affairs re- 

 quired his presence, was received in audience by the Empress of Russia. 

 A brief account is then given of his brilliant part in the American 

 war, his services in Russia and the honors received by him. L. S. 2 p. 

 (In French. Copy.) XL VIII, 56a and b. 



From The Bank of North America to Benjamin Franklin Bache. 

 1789. August 6. [Philadelphia.] 



Desires him to print a number of tickets of the denominations of -^ and 

 g^ of a dollar; this step taken for public convenience, at a time when 

 the circulation of copper coin is suspended. L. S. Tho[mas] Willing, 

 Pres[iden]t. i p. XXXVI, 167. 



From [Louis Phillipe,] Comte de Segur to Comte d'Esteins and 

 Chevalier [Jean Frangois] de Burgoing. 



1789. August 26. St. Petersburg. 

 Introducing Rear Admiral [John] Paul Jones. Refers to his 

 services in Russia in the last campaign there, the Order of St. Anne 

 being conferred on him. Relates how he eventually fell into disfavor 

 with the Court of Russia. False reports circulated about his private 

 character by his enemies and rivals. The Empress deceived by these 

 reports and Admiral Jones was forbidden to appear at Court. He 

 alone (Comte de Segur) defended him and championed his cause and 

 with such effect that Admiral Jones was cleared of the charges made 

 against him and was received in audience by the Empress. Asked 



