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Asks Knox for assistance as he finds himself unable to provide adequately for himself and his family. Noted as written in Portland, most likely in Maine.
Asks for Knox assistance as he is having a difficult time supporting himself and his family in his present situation.
Informs Winslow that he is unable to help him in his present situation, but does send him some money.
Appears to be seeking help from Knox in finding employment. Discusses being ill and other misfortunes his family has suffered. Notes he has had to depend on his brother for help and seeks any type of employment where he can use his skills.
Writes a letter of recommendation for a man from Jamaica on his way to Boston. Noted as written in Portland, most likely Portland, Maine.
Writes that he has for sometime been unsure how to ask Knox whether he might help him find a position with the federal government, preferably near where he lives. Would like to bring up his sons to be educated and respectable enough to remain in genteel society. Imagines that one of his friends might have already recommended him to Knox. Believes that Knox might suspect his employment in a public office might distract him from their mutual interests in the Waldo patent lands, but Winslow believes that this should not be a problem. Adds that Knox knows how much Winslow wants the new government to succeed. Would especially like a position with the revenue department.
Received his last letter, which excites in me the most grateful sensations. Did not know of any person who had a superior Claim upon Government office in the region than he did. Thought that all Congressional appointments would be made independently of the previous appointments given by state governments, before the new federal government had come into existence. Adds that Mr. [George] Thatcher (he spells it Thacher), the Congressional representative for his region, has corresponded with several merchants to find candidates for the import and export offices. Seems to suggest that local politicians and local merchants are in such good acquaintance that appointments might be handed out based on favoritism. Further, Winslow has resided only briefly in Portland, and has no mercantile concerns as such, so fears he will be deemed unsuitable. Discusses his prospects and hopes that Knox might be able to help him receive an appointment.
Asks for a recommendation on behalf of one of the settlers in Thomaston for references in Philadelphia to help establish business.
Winslow tells Knox that Nathaniel Hatch is eager to purchase land from Knox, but Knox's asking price is higher than Hatch had expected. Winslow also discusses other land issues and Thomas Flucker's estate.