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Writes Knox about his son receiving an appointment in the 2d Regiment of the Federal Troops. Informs him that his son cannot accept the appointment due to his present commitment, but they are both grateful for the opportunity. Mentions issues with Mr. Thomas Flucker's estate, as well as issues involving other debtors.
Discusses a variety of business concerns with Knox regarding Knox's investments with the Government, and asks for his opinion on how to handle certain matters. Mentions that he and Colonel Hatch are planning to send to Knox possessions of his brother William Knox's, which have been in the possession of Mr. [Joshua] Loring while William has been in Europe. Relates that the appraisers living on a limerock farm that Knox is interested in are having difficulty conducting their appraisal due to the presence of the enemy. Discusses the recent death of a Treasurer Gardner and the candidates who might replace him. Also mentions the arrival of a ship from Amsterdam, which carries no news of William Knox, but news that new Commissioners are close to arriving at Paris to negotiate a peace treaty, and that Gibraltar will likely fall soon.
Discusses sending a box to General Knox, a farm Knox may wish to purchase, and the need for raising money to pay the Army.
Writes Knox to discuss the business of Mr. Flucker's Estate. Says he has heard from the debtors and they seem disposed to pay as fast as they can. There are some obstacles with some of the debtors that the letter details. Notes General [Josiah] Harmar's expedition was unsuccessful. Insists that Knox must send a powerful force of regular troops - and strike the Red men so effectually that they [never more] will have it in their power to do much mischief again... Mentions in the postscript that Henry Jackson calld several times to tell me the Cause of not writing.
Has received Knox's last letter. Has not yet seen Mr. [Isaac] Winslow, Sr. but has seen a member of the petition committee, who declared that the committee will meet in two or three days. Hopes to see Mr. Winslow before then. Has enclosed a copy of the petition, Knox's check book from the bank, and a letter to Peirce's brother (not present).
Informs Washington of the death of his infant son, Washington's godson. Knox's retained draft.
Addressed to Joseph Peirce & Son. Places an order for several items, including corn and coal.
Knox writes to Peirce (in some sources Pierce), Paymaster General. Instructs Peirce to forward a sum of money periodically for care of sick soldiers who have remained in the service. Gives specific instructions for the method of transmitting the funds.