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TRANSCRIPT
GLC 2437.42.159
Henry
Knox. Autograph
letter signed: Thomaston,
Maine, to George Washington, 1799 <?> 22. 2 p.
Thomaston
St George 22. 1799.
[inserted
- different hand: To
Genl. Washington]
My
dear Sir
Mr.
Rufus Davinsport a Boston Merchant of respectability has
requsted me to introduce him to you.
He like myriads of others cannot die in peace, nor live
with satisfaction, until they see you, who has done so much
for them and for their Country!
I
am here and should be most happy in my pursuit than I have
ever been were some embarrasment entirely dissipated.
But this will require time.
& of <?> with indulgence is competent and
greatly more to the discharge of every cent I owe. Mrs. Knox.
Mrs.
Knox and Caroline are with us [2] <loss>
who are here unite <loss>
presenting to Mrs. Washington our affectionate remembrance.
I may not wish you the greatest blessing by wished you
a long life – because I believe for that while you continue
here you are detained from a much better condition.
But I pray fervently that your days on earth may be
days of felicity without clouds sickness or sorrow.
Your
ever affectnt
<?>
H Knox
Esq
General
Washington
Notes:
Docket is illegible
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