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Discusses financial business regarding bills.
Says his brother Captain Smith is stationed on the Southern frontier. Since the front is quiet, he would like Knox to grant him permission to visit his family, if it is not inconsistent with the good of the service. Will be much obliged if Knox will permit him to visit New York this season.
Writes that he has yet to set sail due to poor weather. Comments that he has never been an ambitious man, but that the President [Washington] and his Minister of State (referring to Thomas Jefferson) have convinced him to take on a position with the government. Does not specify the position, but explains why he believes the President thought he had the honesty and strength of character to take on the job. Asks Knox to protect his brother and possibly provide him with a job.
Says Citizen Genet is disposed to leave me in the lurch, relative to the accoutrements provided for his nation, indeed if he was to take them, I know not how he is to pay for them he has offered me Bills on France, but they will not answer. Asks Knox for assistance and to take the items at a fair value for public service. They are cartridge boxes with belts and sword belts with bayonet scabbards. Says they are fit for service and ready for transport.
Write to regretfully inform Knox that due to unexpected embarrassments they will not be able to continue in business with Knox. Apologize profusely, but seem to ask Knox to pay back what he owes them.
Mentions the subject of Smith's last letter and praises its virtues. Promises always to advance Smith's interests in any degree.
Writes to discuss their business arrangements. Feels upset to hear about Smith's recent financial embarrassments, and hopes the rumors are untrue. Mentions a business letter he wrote to Mr. Hammond, a colleague of Smith's, and assumes Hammond told Smith about the letter's content.