[Tho's Condy Boston 21 May recd [undecipherable] answered the 3^d [undecipherable] no copy] BOSTON [postal stamp: 21 May] Honble Henry Knox Esq. Secretary at War New York [Post] Boston May 21, 1784 Honble Henry Knox Sir Should there be a Public Office wanted in Wells, County of York or any Town from Portsmouth to Portland, I would esteem it a favour to be informed — the Post of this place — should there be a vacancy in Wells where [undecipherable] I would with your influence [accept] the appointment — if in any other place, I must consult my present business and compare it with the emoluments of office, the amount of which please inform me — I am, Sir with much respect your most [obedient] h[um]ble Servant Tho's Condy