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Title: Ranger (Ship). Sailors. to the American Commissioners, [1778 June 3]
Identifier(s): text:340432
Description: Brest. Petitions for relief from their grievances at the hands of Captain [John Paul] Jones. Praise of Lieutenant Simpson. Mem. S. Ebenezer Watson and seventy-seven others. General physical description: 3p.
Subject: Jones, John Paul, 1747-1792
Date: [1778-06-03]

Title: Bache, Richard to Benjamin Franklin, 1781 March 28; Bache, Richard, 1737-1811. to Benjamin Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:10313
Description: American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Jones, John Paul, 1747-1792
Date: 1781-03-28; 2022

Title: John Paul Jones Commodore au Service des Etats-Unis de l'Amerique.
Identifier(s): graphics:5080; APSimg3916; Graphics Number: M42-15-17
Description: Garvan Coll., No. 729.
Source: Print Collection (Garvan);
Subject: Portraits ; Jones, John Paul, 1747-1792
Date: n. d.

Title: Paul Jones the Pirate.
Identifier(s): graphics:5115; APSimg4053; Graphics Number: F11-18-13
Description: Garvan Coll., No. 727.
Source: Print Collection (Garvan);
Subject: Portraits ; Jones, John Paul, 1747-1792
Date: n. d.

Title: Captain John Paul Jones.
Identifier(s): graphics:5138; APSimg3976; Graphics Number: M42-16-37
Source: Print Collection;
Subject: Portraits ; Jones, John Paul, 1747-1792
Date: n. d.

Title: Captain Paul Jones, fronm an Original Drawing taken from the Life on board the Serapis.
Identifier(s): graphics:5067; APSimg4054; Graphics Number: F11-18-14
Description: Garvan Coll., No. 726.
Source: Print Collection (Garvan);
Subject: Portraits ; Jones, John Paul, 1747-1792
Date: n. d.

Title: Captain John Paul Jones.
Identifier(s): graphics:5090; APSimg3978; Graphics Number: M42-16-37
Source: Print Collection (Garvan);
Subject: Portraits ; Jones, John Paul, 1747-1792
Date: n. d.

Title: John Paul Jones to Benjamin Franklin, 1779 May 2
Identifier(s): text:291719
Description: L'Orient. Is so indisposed as to be obliged to write in bed. Pleads for the unfortunate men who were made prisoners when the gallant Montgomery fell in his attack on Quebec; by an application to Court, thinks their release might be obtained; encloses their appeal.
Subject: Jones, John Paul, 1747-1792; Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790
Date: 1779-05-02

Title: Pickerin, Thomas to Benjamin Franklin, 1778 November 23
Identifier(s): text:140068
Description: Protesting against the action of Captain [John Paul] Jones with regard to deserters from American vessels.
Creator: Pickerin, Thomaset al
Subject: Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790; Jones, John Paul, 1747-1792
Date: 1778-11-23

Title: Ranger (Ship). Petty Officers. to the American Commissioners, [1778 June 15]
Identifier(s): text:340427
Description: Expressing dissatisfaction with Captain [John Paul] Jones and requesting to be permitted to return to the United States. Signed: James Falls, Gunner, et al. General physical description: L.S. 3p.
Subject: Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790; Jones, John Paul, 1747-1792
Date: [1778-06-15]

Title: Williams, Jonathan to Benjamin Franklin, 1780 June 09; Williams, Jonathan, 1750-1815. to Benjamin Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:9963
Description: American Philosophical Society
Subject: Waging the War; Jones, John Paul, 1747-1792; Chaumont, Jacques-Donatien Leray de, 1725-1803
Date: 1780-06-09; 2022

Title: Wendell, John to Benjamin Franklin, 1777 October 30
Identifier(s): text:342942
Description: Portsmouth. Congratulating him on the grand events in America; what the Americans owe to Franklin's influence and counsels. His uncle, Col. Josiah Quincy, prevented from writing Franklin by the danger of the times. By the impolicy of Britain the militia of America have become disciplined troops. Britain's perilous situation. His son serving with Capt. Jones on the Ranger; if Capt. Jones should promote him, would be obliged for Franklin's support; sure the family of the wendells and Quineys are not disagreeable to him. Mentions Capt. Jones as a sensible, well-bred gentleman, who has the honor of America much at heart. General physical description: A.L.S. 3p.
Subject: Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790; Quincy, Josiah, 1710-1784; Jones, John Paul, 1747-1792
Date: 1777-10-30

Title: Jones, John Paul to William Temple Franklin, 1778 October 13; Jones, John Paul, 1747-1792. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:25498
Description: Letter from John Paul Jones to William Temple Franklin. Has written a letter to M. Le Ray de Chaumont which he requests William Temple Franklin to translate. Declares that his honor has received a public injury from M. Antoine Raymond Jean Gualbert Gabriel de Sartine and that it must be righted.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Social networks--18th century; United States--Foreign relations--1775-1783; Jones, John Paul, 1747-1792; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1778-10-13; 2022

Title: Jones, John Paul to William Temple Franklin, 1780 November 11; Jones, John Paul, 1747-1792. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:24709
Description: Letter from John Paul Jones to William Temple Franklin. Anxiety about his Excellency's health; has not yet received any papers or power to administer the oath of allegiance; advises that the public dispatches be sent as soon as possible.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Social networks--18th century; United States--Social conditions--18th century; Allegiance; Loyalty oaths--United States; Mental health; Jones, John Paul, 1747-1792; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1780-11-11; 2022

Title: Jones, John Paul to William Temple Franklin, 1778 November 16; Jones, John Paul, 1747-1792. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:24809
Description: Letter from John Paul Jones to William Temple Franklin. Requests him to explain a letter which he encloses. Has received another very kind from the Duke de la Rochefoucauld. Intends to leave for l'Orient shortly; thinks he is an eye-sore to the Marine at Brest.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Social networks--18th century; United States--Social conditions--18th century; United States--Foreign relations--1775-1783; Finance, Public--United States--History--To 1789; Finance, Personal--United States; Jones, John Paul, 1747-1792; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1778-11-16; 2022

Title: Jones, John Paul to William Temple Franklin, 1778 October 28; Jones, John Paul, 1747-1792. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:25711
Description: Letter from John Paul Jones to William Temple Franklin. Considers M. Le Ray de Chaumont's plan to buy a frigate or corvette to be commanded by him (Jones) would require too much time and negotiation. Has seen Mr. Joseph P. Whitall who is at Brest and who saw the "Indian" at Amsterdam, which could be armed and sail in two weeks. Declares M. Antoine Raymond Jean Gualbert Gabriel de Sartine has wronged him. Hopes he will be given command of the "Indian" and that M. de Sartine will give him credentials and testimonials to justify him before Congress and his friends. Has many enemies, as no man in the Navy has pursued the same line of service as himself.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Political Philosophy; Social networks--18th century; United States--Foreign relations--1775-1783; France--History, Military--18th century; Military history; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Naval operations, French; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Campaigns; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Participation, French; Warships--United States; Jones, John Paul, 1747-1792; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1778-10-28; 2022

Title: Jones, John Paul to William Temple Franklin, 1778 September 25; Jones, John Paul, 1747-1792. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:24786
Description: Letter from John Paul Jones to William Temple Franklin. Tells of his letters to Dr. Franklin, Dr. Edward Bancroft, M. Le Ray de Chaumont, M. Antoine Raymond Jean Gualbert Gabriel de Sartine, etc., and his efforts to get a command. If disappointed again will be obliged to return to America unemployed, as he cannot remain inactive.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Social networks--18th century; United States--Social conditions--18th century; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Naval operations, French; United States--Foreign relations--1775-1783; France--History, Military--18th century; Military history; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Participation, French; Jones, John Paul, 1747-1792; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1778-09-25; 2022