From Benjamin Franklin to John Paul Jones, 1 June 1780
To John Paul Jones
LS6 and copy: National Archives; two copies: Library of Congress
Passy, June 1. 1780
Sir,
I have received a Letter from the Board of Admiralty, containing their Orders for the Return of the Alliance, a Copy of which is annex’d for your Government;7 and I hereby direct that you carry the same into Execution with all possible Expedition.
With great Regard, I am, Sir, Your most obedient & most humble Sert.
B Franklin
To the honble Commodore Jones Commander of the Alliance Frigate in the Service of the United States.
Notation: From his Excellency Dr. Franklin Passy June 1st. 1780— Enclosed an order from the Board of Admiralty—Philada. March 28th 1780
[Note numbering follows the Franklin Papers source.]
6. In WTF’s hand.
7. The letter is that of March 28, above.