John Bondfield to Benjamin Franklin, April 24, 1779

Bordeaux 24 April 1779

Sir

Since my last of the 17th Ins I am honord by your favor of the 5th. The Contract for Cannon made with Spain being compleated the Caron Company depended on a renewal and the pieces at Ferrol were lodged there in consiquence Spain alterd her Contract and the Cannon remaind on account of the former Contractors. 7

The Prisoners carried into the ports of Spain taken by American privateers would form a considerable Body could a plan be pursued to get them to France and would soon in the course of Exchange releive all the American prisoners in England, No arrivals from the United States I expect a vessel dayly from Alexandria she was ready for Sea in February the situation of our Trade is very trying. A French Fleet from Martinico was met on this Coast by two English Men of War who it is said attackt the Convoy its apprehended a shocking Account will be receivd. I have the honor to be with due respect Sr. your most obed H Serv

John Bondfield

His Excelly B. Franklin