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Author: Benjamin Hichborn
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Is presently at Mr. [Stephen] Bruce's, whom he and Knox have discussed respecting his supplying in some way as a public agent. Thinks this is a good time to determine that point. Writes, Bruce is in every respect perfectly ready & I have no doubt the issue will be [illegible: met] to a charm. Declares that Harry [likely Henry Jackson] is fully engaged in this business. Mentions that Bruce has sent letters to the Commissioners and to Knox on the subject. Sends regards to Mrs. Knox.
Author: Benjamin Hichborn
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Is presently at Mr. [Stephen] Bruce's, whom he and Knox have discussed respecting his supplying in some way as a public agent. Thinks this is a good time to determine that point. Writes, Bruce is in every respect perfectly ready & I have no doubt the issue will be [illegible: met] to a charm. Declares that Harry [likely Henry Jackson] is fully engaged in this business. Mentions that Bruce has sent letters to the Commissioners and to Knox on the subject. Sends regards to Mrs. Knox.
Author: Henry Knox
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Writes that he received a letter regarding Mr. [Stephen] Bruce's contracting to provide rations for the troops currently being raised. Would be happy to consider him for the contract, but his powers are constrained as the Board of Treasury has agreed on the principles of an extensive contract for all the demands of the establishment. The Board is apparently planning to select one contractor to provide payment, clothing, and rations, and other supplies. Seems to suggest it might be possible for Mr. Bruce to contract with the one overarching contractor. Under these circumstances, the profit would be less, but the payments would be more certain. Would be happy to put Mr. Bruce's name into contention. Also discusses the Massachusetts insurgents.
Author: Benjamin Hichborn
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Expresses his worry over a mutual friend [possibly someone eluding creditors] who is in danger. Hopes the friend is gone by the time Knox gets this letter. States, things are at present in status quo, but hostilities are threatend from all quarters. Marked as private.
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Extremely faded and difficult to read. Discusses recent correspondence and appears to apologize for not replying sooner. Hopes to conclude some business (a funeral?) before Mr. Jones goes to Europe.
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Author: Henry Knox
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Knox encloses a sum requested by Colonel Benjamin Hichborn and comments on how repayment should be made.
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Informs Knox that I shall be able to bring with me everything which can be collected in this Country respecting Canals. Says he has heard that Knox is considering hiring an expensive director from England. Believes this is unnecessary as he has the fullest confidence in his own services. He has, however, developed a relationship with Mr. [James] Rumsey, the greatest Mechanical genius in that line known in Europe. Says he will know soon if the gentleman will be able to serve them. Updates him on news from England, including the possibility of war and their upcoming congressional candidates.
Author: Benjamin Hichborn
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Declares that Knox must think him a Barbarian for not writing sooner, and apologizes. Briefly touches on Waldo patent business. Discusses the possible appointment of a Mr. Frederick, a former naval officer, to the new government. Writes that Governor [John] Hancock is still sick, but less incapacitated than he had been. Mentions that Mr. [John] Adams, the new Vice President, has bought a coach through his agent, Colonel Smith, from Mr. [James] Swan. Sends Mrs. Hichborn's regards to Mrs. Knox, and reports that he should be arriving in New York some time next month.
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Has browsed Knox's statement on the Flucker Estate and plans to attend to the matter of the creditors. Asks Knox to recommend that his friend [John] Tucker be appointed to the position of clerk of the Supreme Court, implying that the appointment would help Knox's case. Notes that Mr. Jay is already in support of Tucker. Stamped Boston and Paid. Marked private on the address leaf.
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Reports that he has at last settled the principles on which the account is to be closed very much to my satisfaction tho not exactly upon my first plan. Says their friend was not of service as expected and he had to come forward and negotiate for himself. Hopes to see Knox the following week. Reports that Madame de la Val and her party set off in a packet last Saturday. Writes, they had a shocking time, but are well over it by this time. Concludes with yours in more friend ship than I believe you have for me. - Stamped FREE on verso.
