It is a long while since I received yours of the 3d of January but in truth I have had nothing to say. I am only a silent observer. I have received no farther orders. Yours arrived just before I sent my letter to the Secretary of State. I have stated all my Sentiments and therefore I have discharged my trust as far as depends upon me for the benefit of both Countries. There I rest.—I perfectly agree with you that all narrow Selfish projects are the Effects of Shortsightedness and that the only cure is that both sides should feel those consequences of passion and prejudice which they cannot foresee. I shall always remain in the same sentiments of conculting a good understanding between our two Countries and shall at all times be happy to conspire with you to those ends either on your side of the water or ours. I have not heard of any other minister being employed, if you do, pray give me information of it. I find that Mr. Temple is appointed Consul General to the United States but that is not negotiating minister. I do not understand matters of etiquette, but I thought that Consuls and vice Consuls &c were stipulations and appointments arising out of some treaty formed. What is the etiquette? Or have you stolen a March upon us during my absence, and perhaps signed some treaty incog?—Whether I may be employed or not I shall always wish to keep up my american intelligence. I should therefore take it as a favour to receive from time to time the journals of Congress suppose at the end of each Session. Could you be so good as to transmitt my Compliments to Mr. Thompson (and to the President of Congress for the time being) and beg the favour of a complete set and the continuations after each session. Pray remember me to all friends particularly to all of your Commission. I shall write to Mr. Jefferson in a few days to thank him for a letter which I have received from him. My direction is always in Golden Square, London tho I reside a good deal with My Sister at Bath while I am out of employment. She continues nearly in the same state as for a long while past. She desires to be most kindly remembered to you. God bless you Your ever most affectionate