You had the goodness to inform me on the 17th. ult. that Count de Vergennes had chargd himself with enquiring whether it woud be agreable to the spanish Court that I shoud propose concluding the Treaty with them.

I beg the favor of you now, to let me know whether you have receivd any & what answer to this enquiry.

I have the honor to be with much respect Sir yr. most Obedt. Servt.