I have received yours of the 11th instant. I am to inform you in answer that it is not thought necessary on the part of Great Britain to enter into any formal convention for the prolongation of the term in which the ratifications were to be exchanged as the delay in America appears to have arisen merely in consequence of the inclemency of the season. There will be no delay on our part in exchanging the ratifications of the definitive treaty with the united States as soon as that on their part shall arrive. I shall be very happy when you send me notice of that arrival, for the pleasing opportunity that it will afford me of seeing you again. I beg my best Compliments to Mr. Adams if at Paris and to Mr. Jay and all friends. I am with the greatest affection and Esteem ever Yours