Letters of delegates to Congress, 1774-1789, Volume 10, June 1 1778-Septmeber 30 1778

Delegates to Congress . Letters of delegates to Congress, 1774-1789, Volume 10, June 1 1778-Septmeber 30 1778
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Daniel Roberdeau to To: Timothy Matlack

Sir,
York June 6th 1778

If your orders are positive for returning the Books borrowed they must be complied with, but if otherwise they will be retained, as they will be useful in a very little time in determining a point on the same subject they were called for,(1) therefore I shall wait your answer as these books cannot be procured, as I know, any where else at present. My Sisters acknowledge your polite notice and hope with me to congratulate you shortly on regaining our Capital.

I am respectfully, Sir, Yr. most obt. huml. Sert.

Daniel Roberdeau

P.S. If possible let Books remain, of which care shall be taken. Desire Mr. Foulke to buy me a few quires of good paper.

Note: RC (PHi). Addressed: "Timothy Matlack, Esquire, Lancaster." Endorsed: "Reced 11 June 1778, TM."

1 Perhaps a reference to the books that were the subject of Elbridge Gerry's letter to Thomas Wharton of November 8, 1777, in these Letters, 8:242.