1780, May

1. Festival in Jones's honor given by the Masonic Lodge of Les
Neuf Soeurs, Paris. This lodge ordered Jones's bust to be
made by Jean Houdon....

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Informed that King Louis XVI had awarded him the Order of
Military Merit and a gold sword ......

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1780, May 30. The King, through M. de Sartine, commended Jones to the Continental Congress..

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1780, June 1. Letter received by Franklin from the American Board of Admiralty dated March 28, 1780, desiring the immediate return of the Alliance..

Franklin commended Jones to Congress.

1780, June 13. Jones read his orders to command the Alliance to the crew.
Left for Paris. Landais assumed command of Alliance
against Franklin's orders. Arthur Lee supported Landais's
action......

1780, June 16. Officers and men desiring to remain with Jones went from the
Alliance to the Ariel, loaned to America by France.
1780, June 20. Jones returned from Versailles. Alliance dropped down to
Port Louis....

1780, June 21. Jones informed Franklin of Landais's refusal to obey orders.
Stated that he had prevented the French forts from firing
on the Alliance, and that she had been towed out....
Rouel, Parisian artist, desired Jones to sit to him for his
portrait

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1780, June 22. The Serapis sold at l'Orient for 240,000 livres to the King of France

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1780, June 24. The Alliance sailed for Groix...

1780, June 25. Commodore Gillen, of South Carolina, visited Jones in regard to men from South Carolina who had been on the Bonhomme Richard.....

1780, June 28. M. de Sartine notified Jones that the King would present to him a gold sword, and the French decoration of the Order of Military Merit. A packet for Chevalier de Luzerne intrusted to Jones's care for transportation to America ..... Landais ordered not to sail for America without instructions. Requested to send 80 men to assist in equipping the Ariel. He sent 22.......

1780, June 29. An officer sent to the Alliance for more men contemptuously treated by Landais...

1780, July

3. Jones wrote to crew of Alliance

1780, July 21. The gold sword presented to Jones. He is received by the King at Versailles. Asked Countess de La Vendahl to be custodian of sword while he was at sea....

1780, July 24. Wrote to Madame de T. explaining affair between Landais and himself at l'Orient

1780, Aug. 2. The Ariel nearly ready for sea. Jones solicited the interest of the Count de Maurepas and the Count de Vergennes in

his plans for active operations.... 1780, Aug. 13. The Alliance made Cape Ann 38 days from land to land..... 1780, Aug. 15. Jones informed that Count de Maurepas would endeavor to secure vessels and aid for an expedition.....

1780, Aug. 25. Birthday of Louis XVI celebrated on board the Ariel at l'Orient. Two royal salutes fired..

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1780, Sept. 2. Jones gave a grand entertainment on the Ariel.... 1780, Sept. 5. Ariel moved to outer harbor of Groix....

1780, Sept. 8. Jones wrote M. Dumas that at next meeting with Captain Pearson he would "make him a count." (Most biographies

say "make a lord of him"...

1780, Sept. 21. Replied to letter (July 5) in which the Countess de La Vendahl declined to be custodian of his sword...

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7, The Ariel put to sea

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12. Ariel returned, disabled by storm.

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Statement of Ariel's officers of disasters caused by storm of
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26. Franklin notified that all haste will be used to refit Ariel,
and of correspondence with Capt. Thos. Truxtun, of U. S.
privateer Independence, regarding his right to fly a broad
pennant, contrary to act of Congress October 29, 1776......
4. Ordered by Franklin to proceed to America with dispatches
for Congress. Franklin will use best endeavors to secure
prompt payment of prize money...
Superb entertainment given on the Ariel. Fight between the
Bonhomme Richard and Serapis represented....

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1781, Feb.

18. The Ariel sailed for Philadelphia

In latitude 26°, longitude of Barbados (60°), the Ariel
engaged and received the surrender of the British frigate
Triumph, Capt. John Pindar. She escaped after striking

her colors...

4. Ariel reached Delaware Bay. Col. Henry Fisher, Continental
Army, loaned money to Jones for his officers and crew....

1781, Feb. 18. Ariel arrived at Philadelphia

1781, Feb. 19. Jones ordered to attend Congress on February 26........
1781, Feb. 20. Required by the Board of Admiralty to reply to 47 questions..
1781, Feb. 27. Congress passed resolutions commending Jones. Praised his
brilliant victory. Authorized his acceptance of decoration
of Order of Military Merit from Louis XVI... . . . .
1. Ariel took part in celebration of ratification of confederation
of the States, held at Philadelphia......

1781, Mar.

1781, Mar. 17. Franklin replied to Board of Admiralty, explaining the "Con-
cordat"
1781, Mar. 21. Jones sent replies to the 47 questions from the Board of
Admiralty. About this time he was invested with the Order
of Military Merit, became a "Chevalier," and was per-
mitted to wear the decoration. The Chevalier de la Luzerne
gave, at Philadelphia, a grand entertainment in honor of
the event. Board of Admiralty desired Jones's opinion
regarding exchange of prisoners on prison ships at New
York....

1781, Mar. 28. Board of Admiralty satisfied with Jones's replies; commended
him to Congress.

1781.

"Prophéties," etc., "par Paul Jones," published..

1781, Apr. 14.

Thanks of Congress given to Capt. John Paul Jones, his offi-
cers and men

1781, May 15. Letter of congratulation from Gen. George Washington....
1781, May 28. Jones sent memorial to Congress requesting he be given his
right number on list of captains....

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1781, June 26. Made statement to Board of Admiralty of amount of pay due
him from December 7, 1775 (£1,400 5s.).......

Jones unanimously elected by Congress to command the U. S.
ship-of-the-line America, building at Portsmouth, N. H.
Rank of admiral proposed..

1781, June 28. Petitioned Congress for an advance on pay due him, to enable
him to pay his debts and proceed to Portsmouth in obedi-
ence to orders.

1781, July 18. Wrote certificate of merit for Lieut. Richard Dale...
1781, July 25. Congress approved accounts; referred him to the Treasury
Board for payment..

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1781, Nov. 29. Jones addressed a public meeting in the town hall, Portsmouth, N. H..

Left Philadelphia. Visited General Washington at White
Plains. Reached Portsmouth late in August.

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13. Birth of the Dauphin of France announced. All commanding
officers ordered by Congress to celebrate it....

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Jones celebrated the birth of the French Dauphin on board
the U. S. S. America. Supplied guns and powder at his
own expense.

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4. Celebrated the Declaration of Independence on board the
America

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1782, July 29. Highly praised and commended by Chevalier de la Luzerne..
1782, Sept. 4. Robert Morris inclosed resolution of Congress September 3,
presenting the America to France..
Description of the America....

1782, Sept. 22. Memorial from Jones to Congress regarding his position.
Made suggestions for the betterment of the Navy. Through
Robert Morris asked permission to join French expedition
to West Indies with the Marquis de Vaudreuil

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9. Robert Morris commended his sentiments.....

5. The America launched and delivered to Chevalier de Martigne
for France. Jones ordered to superintend her fitting out.
Jones about this time made another effort to get the Indien,
then at Philadelphia.................

1782, Nov. 29. Jones's request to join French squadron presented to Congress.
1782, Dec. 4. Request granted, Congress commended his zeal, and recom-
mends him to the Marquis de Vaudreuil..

1782, Dec. 24. French fleet sailed for the West Indies. Jones on the Tri

omphante....

1783, Feb. 18. French fleet at Port Cabello, waiting for Spanish...
1783, Apr. 8. Notice of the declaration of peace received by French fleet...
1783, Apr. 20. Jones ill. He sailed from Cape François for Philadelphia.
Highly praised by French officers..

1783, Aug. 17. Attended religious services of Moravians at Bethlehem, Pa. Quieted a disturbance.....

1783, Aug. 21. At Bernam, Pa. Wrote to Maj. J. S. Sherburne at Portsmouth, N. H., that his health was restored and he might visit that city.

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1783, Oct.

10. Letter to Robert Morris reviewing his naval career and injus-
tice done him...

1783, Oct. 18.

13. Applied for position as United States prize agent in Europe..

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1. Appointed United States prize agent by Congress; to act under
minister plenipotentiary at Paris....

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1783, Nov. 10. Sailed from Philadelphia for Havre on the packet Washington.
1783, Nov. 30. Bad weather forced the packet to put into Plymouth, Eng-
land. Jones went to London with dispatches..
1783, Dec. 6. Arrived in Paris....

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1783, Dec. 17. Franklin authorized Jones to receive all prize money due to officers and men of squadron lately under his command in European waters...

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20. In Paris. Presented to Louis XVI by the Maréchal de Cas-
tries...

1784.

"Life of Louis XVI," by John Paul Jones, published in Lon-
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1784, Feb.

1. Jones transmitted his credentials to Maréchal de Castries;
hoped for immediate settlement of prize cases.....
10. Informed that amount of prize money due, after all expenses
are paid, will be "283,631 1. 13 s.".

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1784, Mar. 25. Letter from Franklin regarding prisoners..

Prepared to return to America with La Fayette. Delayed by
settlement of prizes; papers not ready....

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23. Maréchal de Castries signed prize case papers. Payment
delayed...

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8. Lady Selkirk informed by Jones that her silver, taken April
23, 1778, had been shipped to London..

1785, June 23. De Castries urged to settle prize cases. Jones referred to royal

1785, July
1785, July 15. Order for payment of prize money issued

1785, July 29.

1785, July 31. Jones informed Jefferson of actions of Algerines against the
United States..

4. Lord Selkirk acknowledged receipt of the silver taken April
23, 1778

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Thomas Jefferson, minister to France, informed of difficulties
in settling prize cases...

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Prize money amounting to "181,039 livres I sou 10 deniers
paid to Jones for the United States

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8. Proposed to Jefferson that Doctor Bancroft take his place as
prize agent to Denmark....

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1785, Dec. 18. Letter from Count d'Estaing praising Jones's "Journal." Refers to his joining the Society of the Cincinnati. One of the original members of the Society of the Cincinnati

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I. Jones presented his “Journal" to King Louis XVI. Thanked
his Majesty for honors conferred by him.....

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Jefferson acknowledged receipt of Jones's bust by Houdon... 1786, Aug. 12. Balance of prize money after deducting Jones's share,

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1786, Aug. 29. Jones sent his miniature done in wax to Mrs. Belches, Edin

burgh...

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1786, Sept. 3. Informed Jefferson that "bad health has prevented his setting
out for Denmark"
1787, spring. Left Paris for Copenhagen to settle prize claims in Denmark.
Turned back from Brussels and sailed for the United States.
1787, July 18. In New York. Wrote John Jay that he will soon return to
Copenhagen. Spent summer in Pennsylvania. Urged Con-
gress to do something for relief of Americans in Algiers ...
1787, Sept. 4. Wrote to Madame de T. Sent letter through Thomas Jeffer-
son, October 24, 1787
II. Settlement of prize claims in France approved by Congress.
Treasury to pay money "as soon as may be among the

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captors

16. Gold medal ordered by Congress for Jones. To be made in
Paris under Jefferson's supervision. King of France to be
informed ....

Jones to be bearer of a letter to King of France. To proceed
to Denmark as prize agent....

1787, Oct. 26. Notified by Congress that Jefferson is to manage Danish prize
cases, but can appoint Jones or other agent..

1787, Nov. 11. Sailed from New York; vessel bound for Holland; captain of vessel promised to land him in France. Landed him at Dover. Passed some days in London..

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12. Jefferson informed of his being in Paris. Jones desired this
may not be made known until after an interview with him.
20. Announced his arrival at Paris. Was informed that Russia
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4. Cordially welcomed upon arrival at Copenhagen. 1788, Mar. 11. Reported to Jefferson his arrival and illness.

not deliver his letters for King until return from Denmark. Received from Jefferson credentials as agent to Denmark..... 1. Interviewed by M. Simolin, minister from Russia to France, at house of Chevalier Littlepage.....

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1788, Apr. 5. Count Bernstorff informed that prize claims will be negotiated and settled by Baron de Blôme with Jefferson in Paris...... 1788, Apr. 18. Jefferson informed of the termination of the Danish mission, and that Jones has decided to enter the Russian service.... 1788, Mar. or Grade of captain commandant with rank of major-general Apr. offered Jones by Empress of Russia through Baron Krudner. 359 1788, Apr. 23 Arrived at St. Petersburg after dangerous journey.... (old style.) a

a The dates herein of events connected with Jones's service with Russia are generally "old style," or eleven days earlier than the present new style" or Gregorian Calendar.-COMPILER.

4. Informed by Count Bernstorff that he has not full powers need-
ful for a full agreement. Jones awarded a pension of 1,500
crowns a year by Denmark in recognition of respect shown
Danish flag when in the North Sea.....

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