Typescript, [19--].

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Typescript, probably created in the early twentieth century, from a 19th century transcription of a letterbook, 1778 March 5-1779 July 30, of Admiral John Paul Jones, to which has been added additional correspondents and extracts from letters and logbooks in the possession of the Naval History Society. Letters, principally written while Jones was engaged in operations in Brest, concern his movements, naval engagements, requests for money and supplies, disposition of captured vessels and prisoners, attempted capture of the Earl of Selkirk, care of the wounded, conditions on shipboard, and outbreaks of smallpox among his crew. Many of the letters additionally touch on Jones's desire for professional preferment and recognition for his accomplishments. Correspondents include: Edward Bancroft, Le Ray de Chaumont, Benjamin Franklin, James Moylan, John Ross, Antoine de Sartine, Jonathon Williams, and many others. Includes partial index.

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