1778. Nov. 10. =Moylan=, James. _Merchant and United States commercial agent at L’Orient._ L’Orient, [France.] Letter to Capt. J[ohn] P[aul] Jones, Brest. Acknowledges receipt of his letter by [Joseph] Whittal [Whitall]; has received his letter of 4th inst. also; information respecting ships suitable for purchase; the _Beaumont_ not yet returned from America; the _Turgot_ sold; recommends the _Duras_ [_Bon Homme Richard_]; sends orders from Samuel Smalliorse of the _Hampden_ for £670 to [Lieut. Peter] Amiel; [Capt. Thomas] Bell sends “compts.” 1778. Dec. 19. =Mehegan=, John. _Clergyman and chaplain to Comte d’Orvilliers._ Brest, [France.] Letter to [Capt.] John Paul Jones, [L’Orient]. Has not heard from him for sixteen days; regrets being deprived “of news of a man * * * so much valued and esteemed”; hopes to be informed by him respecting the “encouragement you so merit”; regards to [Lieut. Peter] Amiel; message is being sent by [ ] Le Lay; compliments to [James] “Moyland”; the “Colfat” wishes to be remembered; an escaped prisoner from the British ship _Losely_ offers Jones his services; [ ] Monier wishes his nephew to enlist as a volunteer. 1778. Dec. 21. [=Jones=, John Paul.] _Capt., U. S. navy._ L’Orient, [France.] Letter to “The Revd. John Mayhagan” [Mehegan], Brest. Capt. Thomas Bell may deliver this letter to him; if so, requests that Mehegan obtain for Bell two hogsheads of porter belonging to Jones but now with the King’s store; one is to be taken to Robert Morris, the other is for Bell and J[ohn] Brown. Autograph draft.