Benjamin Franklin Papers

The American Commissioners to John Bondfield, 27 August 1778

The American Commissioners to John Bondfield

AL (draft):2 Massachusetts Historical Society; two copies: National Archives

Passi August 27 1778.

Sir

We have before us yours of the 23d Inst. and are very sorry that Capt. Ayres is so indisposed as to prevent his return to America in the General Arnold. We wholly refer the appointmt. of a Master for this Vessel to you and Capt. Ayres and doubt not you will find a good Seaman and a person in whom you can confide. We are &c.

Mr Bonfield

[Note numbering follows the Franklin Papers source.]

2. In the hand of Arthur Lee.

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    Franklin Papers
    Title
    The American Commissioners to John Bondfield, 27 August 1778
    Authors
    American Commissioners
    Franklin, Benjamin
    Lee, Arthur
    Adams, John
    Recipient
    Bondfield, John
    Date
    27 August 1778

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    “The American Commissioners to John Bondfield, 27 August 1778,” Founders Online, National Archives, https://founders.archives.gov/documents/Franklin/01-27-02-0289. [Original source: The Papers of Benjamin Franklin, vol. 27, July 1 through October 31, 1778, ed. Claude A. Lopez. New Haven and London: Yale University Press, 1988, p. 308.]