Your favor of the 23d. came to hand yesterday. Mr. Barclay had contracted for the delivery of the arms for Virginia at the port of Bourdeaux, and, if I mistake not, had charged Mr. Bondfeild there with the receipt of them. On this presumption, as soon as I was informed of their arrival at Bourdeaux I desired [Mr.] Bondfeild to ship them from thence directly to Virginia. He has accordingly sent the first parcel of 1500. and has received 500 more to be forwarded immediately. I imagine this to be the least expense of course. I thank you however for your kind offers of service in this business, and shall not fail to avail the public of them whenever occasion shall offer. I had the honour of writing you yesterday on the subject of a picture for M. Thevenard, and have now that of being with the most perfect respect Sir Your most obedient & most humble servt.,