Letter, 1787 December 16, L'Ile d'Oléron, [France], to [Thomas Jefferson], n.p.

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Letter, 1787 December 16, L'Ile d'Oléron, [France], to [Thomas Jefferson], n.p.

Encloses a certificate attesting to his service under John Paul Jones in 1779, but he was not present when the prize money for those serving aboard the Bonhomme Richard was divided; asks Jefferson's help in recovering the share due to him.

1 p.; 20 cm. x 16 cm.

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