I have had the honor of receiving your letter of the 
25 Instant
               acquainting me with reference to my letter of the 
17 Instant, that
               the Secretary of State has been pleased to permit me to defer my
               departure from this Country until the 
beginning of May next; for
               which kind consideration
I
 I beg to return my grateful thanks.
               
T.F. Elliot Esq
               
               Under Secretary of State
               
               for the Colonies