The Diplomatic Correspondence of the American Revolution, Vol. 09
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The Diplomatic Correspondence of the American Revolution, Vol. 09
United States -- Foreign relations -- 1775-1783; United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Sources
To the Committee of Foreign Affairs. The Hague, September
20th, 1779, 366
Intends going to Texel to meet Commodore Jones.
Agreement between John Paul Jones and Captain Pearson, 367
Relative to British prisoners in the squadron of
Commodore Jones.
The College of Admiralty of Amsterdam to the States-General.
Amsterdam, Oct. 8th, 1779, 369
On the request of Commodore Jones to be permitted to
land his prisoners.
Placard of 1756, referred to in the above letter, 370
Containing directions for foreign vessels bringing
prizes into Dutch ports.
From the College of Admiralty of Amsterdam to the
States-General. Amsterdam, Oct. 12th, 1779, 373
Proposing to grant permission to land the sick and
wounded from Commodore Jones's squadron.
Permission to land the sick and wounded of the English
vessels taken by Paul Jones. Extract from the records of
their High Mightinesses. October 15th, 1779, 375
Instructions of Holland and West Friesland to their
Deputies, 376
Directing them to order the squadron of Commodore Jones
to sail as soon as possible, according to the general
practice of Holland in regard to belligerents bringing
prizes into the Dutch ports.
The Duc de la Vauguyon to John Paul Jones. The Hague,
October 29th, 1779, 378
Informing him that he will receive instructions at
Dunkirk.
Sir Joseph Yorke to the States-General. The Hague, October
29th, 1779, 379
Demanding the seizure of the King's vessels in the hands
of Paul Jones, a pirate and rebel.
John Paul Jones to Lieutenant Colonel Weibert, in the
service of the United States, 381
Instructions for the care and safe keeping of the
wounded prisoners landed on the island of Texel.
John Paul Jones to the Duc de la Vauguyon. Texel, November
4th, 1779, 382
Interview with the Commandant of the Road.--Causes of
the delay of sailing.
M. Dumas to the Duc de la Vauguyon. Helder, November 9th,
1779, 384
Proceedings of Commodore Jones.
To the Duc de la Vauguyon. On board the Serapis, November
11th, 1779, 386
Visit to the Dutch Vice-Admiral in company with
Commodore Jones.
The Duc de la Vauguyon to C. W. F. Dumas. The Hague,
November 11th, 1779, 387
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