Without knowing in what way my having been or not been in England, or my having seen or not seen it’s present king may be interesting to any one I answer the enquiries of your favor of the 19th inst. by informing you that while I was in Europe, I was three times in England. my stay the first & last time was of not more than a week or ten days each time; but the second journey there was as Minister plenipotentiary to that government jointly with mr Adams, for the purpose of endeavoring to obtain an equal & just treaty of Commerce. this was in 1786. and I was in London1 from Mar. 11. to Apr. 26. about 7. weeks, was presented to the king, queen & royal family on different days as all diplomatic missionaries are, and participated with mr Adams in their refusal to treat at all on the subject of our mission. I tender you the assurance of my respect

Th: Jefferson