[Hays, M. M. Letter to General Henry Knox. Correspondence.] Gen^l H. Knox — Boston Septem^r 12^th 1789 Hays Dear Sir, From the Movements in Rhode Island We Presume That Measures will soon take place, which That State, will embrace the Federal Union, and in Such Case if it is perfectly Comparable with your Inclinations Jerreis wish to have your recommendation And Influence for the Appointment of Collector At newPort. the Business I Please here [undecipherable: Intreat] to put into The Hands of my Son whom is now in Europe with my Friend M^r J. C. Jones But will Return to Boston in one of The Fall Ships. You will Pardon the Freedom I use in addressing You and with Profound Respect I am Sir Yours mo. H^ble Servant M N Hays