To the Officers and Seamen of the Alliance
Copies: Library of Congress, Harvard University Library, National Archives (two)
Versailles, June 16. 1780.
Gentlemen,

Having judg’d fit for the Service of the United States, to appoint Comme. Jones to the Command of the Alliance in her present intended voyage to America, I hereby direct you to obey him as your Captain, till farther Orders shall be given by the honourable Congress. I am, Gentlemen, Your friend and humble servant.

B.F.
Minister Plenipotentiary from the U.S. &c.
To the Officers and Seamen of the Alliance frigate.
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