Letters to Benjamin Franklin 209 



From Jno. P[aul] Jones. 1780. January 16. The "Alliance." 



His safe passage through the Channel, in spite of the enemy's attempts 

 to cut off his retreat; would have given them cause for fresh alarm, 

 had not his sails and rigging been in such a bad condition; descrip- 

 tion of a brigantine from Liverpool, sailing under Dutch colors, which 

 he took and sent to America; extremely vexatious to see the enemy 

 carrying on half their trade under neutral colors; expects to proceed 

 towards his destined port in France; reasons why he thinks the Court 

 cannot refuse to fit out his ship upon her arrival. A. L. S. 4 p. 



XVII, 37. 



From Titot. 1780. January 18. Colmar. 



His position of Governor of the Royal Military School at Colmar; 

 his long-cherished desire to serve in the American army; is twenty-five 

 years old. Wishes to know what steps he must take to carry out his 

 plan. A. L. S. 3 P- (In French.) XVII, 38. 



From Jona[than] Williams, Jr. 1780. January 18. Nantes. 



Asking for a letter of introduction for his wife's grandfather, John 

 Aitcheson, from M. d'Estaing to the Governor or to some principal 

 person in the Island of Grenada. A. L. S. 2 p. CII, iia. 



From J[ohn] Torris. 1780. January 18. Dunkirk. 



Begging for the release of eight Irish prisoners, who have sworn al- 

 legiance to the United States, and who have been promised berths in 

 the crew of the " Fearnot " ; much in want of such good sailors. A. 

 L. S. 2 p. XVII, 39. 



From J[ohn] Dixon. 1780. January 19. Williamsburg. 



Encloses letter for his father in Yorkshire; in case his son-in-law 

 [step-son] William Royal is sent to America via France, asks Franklin 

 to recommend him to the care of some good Captain coming to Virginia. 

 A. L. S. I p. (Copy.) XVII, 40. 



From Carlo, Conte de Zizendorp. 1780. January 19. Trieste. 



Recommending his friend, Dominique Frangois Belletti. A. L. S. 

 I p. (In Italian.) XVII, 41. 



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