From Daniel Roberdeau (unpublished)
London Feby. 2d. 1784
Dear Sir

Mr. Vanderhorst with his Daughters are on an excursion to Paris, and their return will be most favorable for remittance, if you should, in consiquence of my Letter and a bill of Exchange enclosed to you a few days ago, have it in your power, you’ll oblige me to send by Mr. Vanderhorst who is directed in that case to pay the money, or transmit the seal to my Son whom I have left in Bristol for twelve months to learn the Art of refining of Sugar as I intend to establish that branch superadded to my distillery, deranged during the late troubles, on my return to America.

Mr. Vanderhorst is a Gentleman of Character from South Carolina, and he and his Daughters desire attention all that you’ll be pleased to show to them will oblige Dear Sir Your most obedient and very humble Servant

Daniel Roberdeau

Addressed: His Excellency / Doctor Benjaman Franklin / Minister Plenipotentiary at the Court of / France / Passi / Paris / Mr. Vanderhorst
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