Delegates to Congress . Letters of delegates to Congress, 1774-1789, Volume 15, April 1 1780-August 31 1780
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Elbridge Gerry to To: Samuel Huntington


Sir,
Philadelphia 17th April 1780

   Perceiving by the Resolution inclosed in your Letter of Saturday last, (1) that Congress have assigned this Day to "take into Consideration the Matters stated in my Letters of the 19th & 22d of Feby last and 3d Instant," I think it necessary to inform them, that as my Sentiments are fully expressed in the said Letters, I propose not to take up the Time of the House with further Observations on the Subject. Nevertheless, being always desirous of meeting the Inclination of Congress, I shall attend them, on Notice that they think it expedient, & have the Honor to be sir with great Respect, your most obedt. & most hum sert.E Gerry


Note: RC (DNA: PCC, item 78).

1 See Huntington to Gerry, April 15, 1780. Gerry's decision to rebuff this congressional overture to take into consideration his complaint against Congress' denial of his "privilege as a "member" on February 18 effectively closed this chapter in the dispute. See Gerry to Huntington, February 19, 1780. Although he remained in Philadelphia until June 3, he did not return to Congress until August 1783.