John Ayres to the American Commissioners
ALS: American Philosophical Society
<Bordeaux, July 29, 1778: I arrived yesterday in 26 days from
Boston with a packet for you which ill health prevents me
from delivering personally. Mr. Texier, a friend of Mr. Bondfield,
has agreed to deliver it. I trust I shall soon recover and
will be glad to serve in my capacity as captain in the continental
navy. If not, I will await your orders. p.s. Mr. Texier disappointed
me by not going to Paris, so Mr. Pauly is the bearer.>
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