From John Paul Jones (unpublished)
Paris Jany. 26th. 1784
Sir,

I have the honor to transmit you herewith a peice written in America against the Cincinnati and a Newspaper containing the Institution of that Society. I pray you when you write on that Subject to Monsieur Gerard to present to him my respectful Compliments. I am affectionately Sir your most obedient and most humble Servant

Paul Jones

His Excellincy B. Franklin Esqr. &c. &c.
Endorsed: Paul Jones, Jany. 26. 1784.
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