No Letters by the Marquis de la Fayette have as yet reached me. I had the Honor of writing to you on the 6th. and 13th. Instant.1

We were Yesterday informed, and so the Fact is, that the Castle of St. Philip surrendered by Capitulation to the Duke De Crillon on the 4th. Instant. There was no Breach made, nor any of the out Works taken. The Garrison are to go to England, and remain prisoners of War ’till exchanged.

I am to go to the Pardo this Evening— There I shall learn some further Details from the Minister. If I return sufficiently early for the Post, they shall be subjoined.2

Things look better just at present; But my Day has hitherto been so like an April one, that I dare not, as yet, flatter you or myself with settled fair Weather. I am, Dear Sir, With great Esteem and Regard, &c.,