JONES, John Paul (1747-1792) — SURTEES, Anthony. Manuscript letter, retained copy, Bridlington, [Yorkshire], 26 September 1779.
JONES, John Paul (1747-1792) — SURTEES, Anthony. Manuscript letter, retained copy, Bridlington, [Yorkshire], 26 September 1779. One page, 225 x 185mm, bifolium. “At 7 O’Clock pass’d by Flambro head 5 Frigates, 3 arm’d ships in quest of Paul Jones … there is not the least doubt but they will come up with him.” Unusual memento from John Paul Jones’ terrorization of the English coastline, specifically mentioning Flamborough Head and dated just three days after the legendary battle between the Serapis and the Bonhomme Richard in which Jones is credited with saying, “I have not yet begun to fight.” Major Surtees may have well witnessed or even taken part in this battle, as Bridlington is just a few miles from Flamborough lighthouse.
JONES, John Paul (1747-1792) — SURTEES, Anthony. Manuscript letter, retained copy, Bridlington, [Yorkshire], 26 September 1779.
JONES, John Paul (1747-1792) — SURTEES, Anthony. Manuscript letter, retained copy, Bridlington, [Yorkshire], 26 September 1779. One page, 225 x 185mm, bifolium. “At 7 O’Clock pass’d by Flambro head 5 Frigates, 3 arm’d ships in quest of Paul Jones … there is not the least doubt but they will come up with him.” Unusual memento from John Paul Jones’ terrorization of the English coastline, specifically mentioning Flamborough Head and dated just three days after the legendary battle between the Serapis and the Bonhomme Richard in which Jones is credited with saying, “I have not yet begun to fight.” Major Surtees may have well witnessed or even taken part in this battle, as Bridlington is just a few miles from Flamborough lighthouse.
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