The American Commissioners to John Bondfield
AL (draft): Massachusetts Historical Society; two copies: National Archives
<Passy, September 11, 1778: We have received yours of the
5th and wish better health to Captain Ayres. His ship should
sail forthwith if it has not already done so. We will honor the
draft for the account you enclosed, but you must distinguish
the sums advanced to Mr. Adams in a private capacity as well
as those advanced him, Captain Palmes and Dr. Noël for their
stay at Bordeaux and journey to Paris. Mr. Adams will pay
you for the articles you forwarded to his family; for the remainder
draw on the commissioners. This does not settle your
account as we feel the 5% commission you charge is too high;
many persons would be willing to do the business for 2%.>
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