1From Benjamin Franklin to Landais, 16 June 1780 (Franklin Papers)
Copies: Library of Congress, Harvard University Library, National Archives (two) I am much surprised to learn that you have contrary to the express Orders contain’d in mine of the 7th. Instant taken upon your self the Command of the frigate. I do hereby repeat those Orders, and charge you to quit the ship immediately. I am, Sir, your &c. The copy at the Library of Congress is in L’Air de...
Copies: Library of Congress, Harvard University Library, National Archives (two) Having judg’d fit for the Service of the United States, to appoint Comme. Jones to the Command of the Alliance in her present intended voyage to America, I hereby direct you to obey him as your Captain, till farther Orders shall be given by the honourable Congress. I am, Gentlemen, Your friend and humble servant....
3From Benjamin Franklin to Sonnemaens, 16 June 1780 (Franklin Papers)
Copy: Library of Congress I received duly the Letter you did me the honour of writing to me the 15th. of March past, inquiring after your Brother Jean Henry Baron de Wolff, aid de Camp. of General Washington. I was not able at that time to give you any Information concerning him, but purposed writing to America to obtain it for you. He was taken Prisoner by the English in America, very...