From John Bondfield (unpublished)
Bordeaux 11 June 1782
Sir

The Den Galva of and from Salem arrivd at this Port yesterday.. he saild from Salem the 1 December. Mons De Vaudrieue with the Fleet remained at Boston and from the report of the Captain would not sail before the later end of the month the french Troops were arrivd at Boston to embark on board the Fleet.

The Indians have committed some fresh Crueltys on the back settlements near Sunbery other[wise] all is quiet in America. I have the Honor to be with due respect Sir Your most Obedient Humble Servant

John Bondfield

Addressed: A Son Excélance / Benjmn. Franklin / Ministre Plene. des Etats / Unis de Lamerique / à Paris
Endorsed: Bondfiel 11 June 1782.
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