Landing of the prisoners. The Duc de la Vauguyon to C. W. F. Dumas. The Hague, November 12th, 1779, 388 Directing Commodore Jones not to sail till he has received instructions. To the Duc de la Vauguyon. Nov. 13th, 1779, 388 The Dutch Vice-Admiral urges the departure of Commodore Jones. The Duc de la Vauguyon to C. W. F. Dumas. Amsterdam, November 17th, 1779, 389 The States of Holland adopt a resolution to compel Commodore Jones to set sail. To the Committee of Foreign Affairs. The Hague, December 9th, 1779, 389 Urgency of the Dutch Vice-Admiral for the departure of Commodore Jones.--M. Dumas reads to him a declaration, promising to set sail with the first fair wind. To the Committee of Foreign Affairs. December 10th, 1779, 391 Resolutions of the States-General relative to Sir Joseph Yorke's demand of the seizure of Commodore Jones and his prizes. To the Committee of Foreign Affairs. The Hague, December 11th, 1779, 395 Further proceedings relative to the squadron of Commodore Jones in consequence of the transference of the Commodore to the Alliance. John Paul Jones to the Duc de la Vauguyon. Alliance, Texel, December 13th, 1779, 396 Rejecting the offer of a letter of marque from France.--Expresses his indignation at the offer. John Paul Jones to B. Franklin. Alliance, Texel, December 13th, 1779, 399 Remarks on his treatment by the French Court. John Paul Jones to C. W. F. Dumas. Alliance, December 13th, 1779, 400 Enclosing the preceding letters. Vice-Admiral Reynst to John Paul Jones. Amsterdam, December 17th, 1779, 401 Requiring to be informed of the character of the Alliance, and demanding that the French flag be hoisted on board that frigate, or that she be put to sea without delay. John Paul Jones to Vice-Admiral P. H. Reynst. Alliance, Texel, December 17th, 1779, 401 Refuses to hoist the French flag.--Is ready to put to sea whenever the pilot will conduct his ship. John Paul Jones to C. W. F. Dumas. Alliance, Texel, December 17th, 1779, 402 Thanking him for his advice. M. de Livoncourt, French Navy Agent at Amsterdam, to John Paul Jones. Helder, December 17th, 1779, 402