Diary of John Adams, volume 4
Commissioners to John Paul Jones Sir Passi June 10. 1778 We desire you will send Us, a Return of the Prisoners in your Possession, with their Rank and Names, to exchange them agreably to a Proposition of the British Court.
Your Account of the disagreement among your Ships Company has reached Us, on which We shall give you our Opinion, soon. We are &c.
Signed B. Franklin, Arthur Lee, John Adams Captain Jones of the Ranger.