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,