John Paul Jones House, Portsmouth, NH
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| Built by Captain Gregory Purcell in 1758, the house was operated as a boarding house by his widow after his death. Captain John Paul Jones who had commanded the Ranger, boarded here while awaiting the outfitting of the ship America. The Ranger was the first United States naval vessel to receive a salute from a foreign power. Jones is best known for his command of the Bon Homme Richard. |
