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Asks for Knox to pay off an old Flucker family debt. Explains that he moved to Flucker land before the war, and through his own Industry, Care & Labour, he saved a sum of money. He lent the money to Mr. Flucker, who already owed him a substantial sum, and who gave him a note of Land on Interest, which Wheaton now holds. He has only received a tiny amount of the money back, which has now doubled due to interest. Has spoken to Mr. [Peirce] and other associates of Knox, and believes from them that Knox would be willing to help. Is now old and in ill-health, and asks Knox to repay as much of the debt as he can without it being very inconvenient for you.
Replies to Wheaton's request for money owed him by the late Mr. Flucker, Knox's father-in-law. States that while he would like to help Wheaton, he is only responsible for affairs under his control and refers him to someone in Boston.
No signature on the document, but signature of Henry Knox in the docket; both appear to be written in the same hand. Apparently certifies that Mason Wheaton will pay the estate of the late Thomas Flucker a particular sum of money owed to the estate.
Asks Knox for a barrel of pork and states that he will give compensation and asks about the possibility of the renewal of his commission.
Writes that the bearer, Captain Thomas Vose, has arranged with Knox to occupy and apparently rent farmland belonging to Knox. Asks Wheaton to deliver him to the territory at a time he and Vose can agree upon.
Discusses a complicated financial arrangement related to a Flucker Estate debt. Relates that his daughter Lucy is unwell.
Writes concerning debts to the Flucker estate.
Is happy to hear that his uncle, Mason Wheaton, is doing well and expresses his warm feelings for him. Heard that Henry Knox is going to be Mason Wheaton's neighbor soon and writes, it is a satisfaction which requires energy to express that so great a character and so able and good a man (Genl Knox) is I am informed to be a near neighbour to you. Feels this will be a great advantage to the area if Knox is able to use his active genius, and republican perseverance. He states of Knox, If this great general could but have had his plans executed by our legislature, I could have [proposed?] much more frontier security and some additional internal order...it is enough for you, that you gain a prize, which the United States have lost for ever. Knox was Secretary of War from 1785 to 1794. In postscript, tells him to direct mail to Joseph Wheaton Sergant [sic] at Arms to Congress United States. Philadelphia.
Mentions he enclosed (not included) a draft for [Dollar sign]1500 from the Bank of the United States. Inquires about the total sum of [Mr.?] Flucker's debts. Knox is possibly referring to Thomas Flucker's estate. Mentions Isaac Winslow's mother received some money on behalf of Knox for the Nottingham West lands, present day Hudson, New Hampshire. Appears to direct the money to be paid on [Thomas?] Flucker's estate. See GLC02437.06252 regarding Isaac Winslow's letter informing Henry Knox of payment on lands located in New Hampshire.
Directs his brother to pay Colonel David Mason sixty dollars. A note from Mason on the verso directs that the payment be made to Hannah Mason.