Finding that Mr. Jay, who is appointed Minister Plenipotentiary to the Court of Madrid, goes with Mr. Gerard by way of France, and probably will stop at Paris a short time, I commit this, with the inclosed, and a packet of Magazines to his care; He carries his Lady with him, the Daughter of Governor Livingston, she is a fine sensible Woman, and will do honor to her native Country— I need not recommend them to your particular notice & regards, as I am confident they will [torn: almost] certainly meet with them, as they meet with you. I am ever Dear sir Your affectionate son