I have just received the honour of yours of the 25th past, and shall communicate it as you desire to my Colleagues tomorrow. I think you did right in mentioning to the Minister the Nature of our Commission &c. In my last I sent you a Copy of our Letter to the Count d’Aranda, herein I inclose his Answer, in order to keep you fully inform’d of what passes in the Negociation. The Reply has not yet been made, as soon as it is, you shall have that Likewise. I am glad to learn that Mr. Gardoqui is sent to America. I write in much Pain, and cannot now add but that I am ever, with sincere Esteem and affection, Dear Sir, Your most obedient and most humble Servant