Our Envoys have been at Paris from the first of the month— during the last fortnight there has been no Person from France by whom I could have heard from them— Col. Trumbull is at Paris on his Return from Germany, and we expect him here in a day or two; we shall be better able after his arrival than at present to form an Opinion concerning the issue of our Negociation— It remains still uncertain whether the war with Austria will recommence— The Preparations on both sides are immense—but the continuation of the negotiations at Adina, and the Prolongation of the armistice, induce many to believe that a definitive Treaty of Peace is likely to be soon concluded— The Treaty between France & Portugal has not yet been ratified by the latter, tho the time allowed for that purpose has elapsed. further time for Deliberation it is understood has been given by France— The Option of a war with france or England situated as Portugal is, is embarrassing—

The inclosed Newspaper gives you the Dec[larati]on of this Government on the Rupture of the late Negotiations at Lisle: Parliament meets next week when, we hear, the correspondence will be given to the Public—1

The late naval Victory2 has very considerably allayed the public concern respecting invasions and it will also contribute to raise and support the national Fortitude— General La fayette is at length free. The enfeebled Health of mad: la fayette did not permit them to encounter a winter’s passage to america, they have therefore taken Quarters in a Village of Holstein about 60. miles from Hamburgh— An Austrian Prison is no Place of profit; and France is not just now in the practice of making remittances; the Consequence is plain— I have therefore offered to supply the General with money, he accepts the Offer— These supplies I shall continue as his occasions may require; I am without Authority, but for many reasons I think the President would approve of this Conduct— With Perfect Respect & Esteem I am Dear Sir Yr. ob. & faithful Servt