I have received yours of the 14th of Septr. when I have any thing farther to communicate upon that Subject it shall not stop with me.

I take this as my fundamental. The two nations are not exasperated against each other, therefore peace and friendship between them are still practicable. You know my earnest desire for peace as I know yours. You know likewise my Idea for getting over the chief Stumbling block that seems to me to be in our way. You likewise know where I would treat. If any such proposition would do, I would state the Matter thus. Supposing the ministry now sincerely desirous of peace; I think they would readily catch at any plan which might save the national honour. Supposing them not sincere, if any practicable proposition could be thought of, as I have suggested to you, it might be made in parliament. I have a strong opinion of the latent goodwill between the two Countries which makes me very earnest to take every chance for peace. But the Question still remains what is practicable? I know a friend of yours that would see you before the 26th of November, if there were any the least chance of doing good. Is travelling in France as agreeable to an Englishman as it was, or if a friend were to bring an English cheese as a present, could you send any sort of Letter in the nature of a passport of hospitality, for the cheese and the bearer. Yours affectionately