Jones, John Paul, 1747-1792 to Jean Crevecoeur
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01145 Author/Creator: Jones, John Paul, 1747-1792 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: July 17, 1787 Pagination: 2 p. ; 22.9 x 18.7 cm. Order a Copy
Jones, noted for his leadership in both the American and Russian navies, encloses a separate letter (not included) for Crevecoeur, French consul in New York. Relates that he recently returned to New York from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in the company of General St. Claire (possibly Arthur St. Claire, Governor of the Northwest Territory). States that he repaid a loan from Crevecoeur through Mrs. Ellsworth, and transmits a letter (not included) from Mrs. Ellsworth to Crevecoeur. States "I have the pleasure to make you my compliments on your being nominated (at my request) by the President to be elected a member of the American Philosophical Society." Reports that because of upcoming business with Congress, he might not be able to visit Colonel Jeremiah Wadsworth in Hartford, Connecticut. Requests that Crevecoeur discuss a contract with Wadsworth and transmit information regarding the contract to Jones before Jones' departs for France. Requests letters of introduction to the Duc d'Harcourt and other French notables. Expresses his hope that Crevecoeur's daughter is well.
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