[General Henry Knox Secretary at War [undecipherable] New York] [undecipherable] Boston Mar 1. 1789 my dear friend The bearer Cap^t Bartlet Hinds goes on to New York on business respecting the Corps of Invalids — he was an Officer in the Massachusets lines, on the Continental Army, and served with great Reputation, — having received a wound while fighting the cause of his Country, which render'd him unfit for actual Service, he was transferred to the Corps of Invalids, and for some time past, has been Station'd on Castle Island in the Harbour — as M^r Hinds represents the Meritorious class of Men, the Wounded and disabled Soldiers — (If his application is founded in Justice) I am sure you would be happy to give him every assistance in your power I am dear Henry Your affectionate [Signature: undecipherable] To General Henry Knox