I learn from Marqs. DYranda that my Letter to You of the 21 Ult. , Start deletion,had, End, ^has^ reached You.1 , Start deletion,The last I have had the Pleasure of recieving from You is dated 22, End,, Start deletion,d, End,. , Start deletion,Ult., End, The Want of a good Opportunity has , Start deletion,since, End, ^for some time past^ prevented my writing to You so particularly as I could have wished.

Things remain here exactly in Statu quo, except that your Aid , Start deletion,becomes, End, daily ^becomes^ more necessary, and will soon be indispensable. These are matters that require no Explanation.

I have recd. two Letters dated the 26 & 28 Novr. from Mr Adams, on the Subject of certain Instructions passed the 16 Augt., which he had lately recieved, and of which I was ignorant ’till the arrival of these Letters. I think them wise—2

A courier from France arrived here two Days ago—by his Return I hope to write you particularly—

Mrs. Jay joins me in presenting the Compliments of the Season to you and your Grandson