Congress being again convened, I have communicated to them the Letter you did me the Honor to write on the 28 Octr last.1 The Paper ^it^ enclosed had been laid before Mr Gardoqui, & made known to his court, but it seems the minister Count De Florida Blanca does not ^consider^ it in the same point of Light that he ^we^ do, but vizt. as [terminer insist?] a conclusive approbation of, and consent to the Limits fixed by our Treaty with Britain It For On the contrary, he extends the Claims of Spain higher up the River. That and other the [Nag] navigation of the River present serious obstacles Points of opposition between us—I think with you that Spain mistakes her ^deviates from the Line of^ True Policy on respecting those objects; but in this as in many other Cases, it is ^often^ more easy to percieve Errors than to correct them.

You have heard long before this that the Convention you allude to, die miscarried. Another is now in Contemplation, & some of the States have delegated destinguished Characters to represent them at it Whether all or how many of the States will adopt that Measure is uncertain the People being divided in Sentiment on respecting the Expediency of it.

our Frontiers yet enjoy Peace, but whether owing to the Season of the Year, or the pacific Disposition of the Indians, is problematical:

The Insurrection in Massachusets appears to be suppressed, and ^but^ Time only can discover whether that Suppression is radical or temporary.2 The public papers herewith enclosed will give you the Details.

What Plan or System Congress will adopt relative to the hostile Barbary States is not yet decided. The one you suggest has advantages; and for my own part The great Question I think is whether we shall make ^wage^ war or pay Tribute—I ^for my part^ prefer war, and consequently am ready for every proper plan of uniting and multiplying their Enemies—

Mrs. Jay joins with me in requesting the Favor of your to present our Compliments & best wishes to the Marchioness. I have the Honor to be with Sentiments of Esteem & Regard Dr Sr your most obt & hble Servt