Philadelphia 18^th July 1788 Sir The bearer M^r Roberts is employ'd by John Harry Martin & John Whiteman John Inglis & Ab^m Hanna whose certificates remain with the Accomptant, to endeavor if possible to forwards their Settlements You will be pleased to give him such directions in his application to the Boards as may facilitate his object. If should they be obtained you will be so good to forward them to me by first opportunity that the owners may be quietted— excuse all this trouble & believe me with respect Your most humb^t Jos^a Dawson Joseph Howell Esq^r.