TRANSCRIPT GLC 2437.38.136

Henry Knox.  Autograph letter draft:  Boston, to George Washington, 1796 February 21.  3 p. + docket.

Boston 21 February 1796.

[inserted - different hand: H.K. to Washington]

My dear Sir

I have been [struck: urged] [inserted: requested] by several respectable characters at this place to name for your consideration Mr Gore, of this vicinity as a suitable character [struck: as] [inserted: for] one of the Commissioners to repair to Great Britain in pursuance of the late treaty.  I before took the liberty of suggesting his name upon another occasion and to express my [struck: perfect] full conviction of his fitness for [struck: public] high confidential public employment  His abilities are respectable as will appear by [struck: his and] two pieces published [struck: under] [inserted: with] the Signature of Manley and The Federalist.  His fortune is handsome – His manners remarkably engaging and his integrity [struck: unimpeached] [inserted: unquestionable] He has no children & therefore would [struck: I presume] I am well persuaded have no objection to the mission alluded to I have [2] also been requested to name Judge Sullivan the attorney Genl of this state [struck: as a person who might like to serve] as a Commissioner for ascertaining the boundary [struck: of] the St Croix – He has written a history of the district of Maine in which this subject is [struck: mentioned] somewhat discussed.

[struck: Knowing [struck: well] your desire [struck: for] upon all occasions of having characters [inserted: for employment] [struck: suggested to you] brought to view I have taken the liberty of naming the above gentlemen, being well persuaded that you will]

I have named these Gentlemen with [struck: the] less diffidence that I otherwise should [struck: do] [inserted: have done] were I not well [struck: informed] [inserted: knowing] of your desire of having upon all important occassions, [inserted: the names of] as many [inserted: proper] candidates [inserted: before you] as possible –

Mrs. Knox unites with me in presenting ourselves affectionately to your and Mrs. Washingtons [struck: recollection] [inserted: remembrance]

[3] Mr [strike-out] Parsons of this state have also been suggested as very suitable for One of the Commissioners, to [strike-out] [inserted: adjust matters] in United States in pursuance of the said treaty – His knowledge and talents are of the first class –

I am my dear Sir
with great respect your
Obedient Servant –

[docket]

Boston 21 Feby 1796

The President of the United States –