[Capt. Constant Freeman] Boston July 23: 1789. O Sir, I have received the letter you did me the honor to write me the 15.^th Instant, the apology you condescended to make for not answering mine of the 20.^th of May afforded me the most sensible pleasure, as it convinced me I was not mistaken when I addressed myself to you. I am extreme-ly sorry that the policy or Interest of this Country should make it necessary that, the Military Establishments of it, should remain as they now are. Whenever they shall be increased, I am certain you will not forget me. As the Federal Government has not yet created any office, I am at a loss what employment to solicit. When first I addressed myself to you on this subject, I hoped some within your province might be added; — I am extreme-ly obliged to you for the interest you take in my concerns, and should I hear of any particular place, I shall again take the freedom of applying to you. I am apprehensive that my distance from the Seat of Government will prevent my obtaining information in time. I beg Sir you will forgive the trouble I am to you — But the Military look to you as their patron. I am Sir With the sincerest attachment Your much obliged Servant Constant Freeman j:^r General Knox. [verso: The Honorable General Knox, Secretary at War, New Yorke.] [postal notation, inverted: 23 July 1789 / [undecipherable] / [undecipherable: from Constant Freeman?]]