eden, as agent
for prize money. The same year he entered the Russian service with the
rank of rear-admiral, and received from the Empress Catherine II. the
cross of St. Anne. He had a command in the squadron stationed in the
Black Sea, where he greatly distinguished himself, but embittered by
slanderous calumnies, he left the Russian service and settled in
Paris, where he died in poverty, July 18, 1792. The National Assembly
of France, then in session, expressed their regret for him by wearing
mourning, and sent a deputation to attend his funeral.

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ORIGINAL DOCUMENTS.

_Resolution of Congress Voting a Medal to the Chevalier John Paul
Jones._

IN CONGRESS.

_Resolved unanimously_, That a medal of gold be struck and
presented to the Chevalier John Paul Jones, in commemoration of
the valour and brilliant services of that officer, in the command
of a squadron of French and American ships, under the flag and
commission of the United States, off the coast of Great Britain,
in the late war; and that the Honourable Mr. Jefferson, (p. 099)
Minister Plenipotentiary of the United States at the Court of
Versailles, have the same executed, with the proper devices.

_Resolved_, That a letter be written to His Most Christian
Majesty, informing him that the United States, in Congress
assembled, have bestowed upon the Chevalier John Paul Jones, this
medal, as well in consideration of the distinguished marks of
approbation which His Majesty has pleased to confer upon that
officer, as from a sense of his merit: And, that as it is his
earnest desire to acquire greater knowledge in his profession, it
would be acceptable to Congress, that His Majesty would be
pleased to permit him to embark with his fleets of evolution,
convinced that he can no where else so well acquire that
knowledge which may hereafter render him more extensively useful.

_Ordered_, That the Secretary of Foreign Affairs prepare a letter
for the above purpose, to be signed by the President, and that
the Chevalier Jones be the bearer of the said letter.

Tuesday, October 16, 1787.

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_Captain John Paul Jones to Benjamin Franklin._

On board the ship Serapis,
To His Excellency At anchor without the Texel, in Holland,