[Philadelphia Sept^r 29 1789 Sam^l Hodgdon Esq^r He submits the propriety of an application from him to be appointed Post Mast^r at Philadelphia. =] Dear Sir Philadelphia 29 Sep^t 1789 I have just heard that M^r [undecipherable] is appointed Post Master General — a thought has struck me, which in confidence I impart to — it is, that under a consideration that the [undecipherable] which I occupy is sufficiently commodious to negotiate the business of the Post Office at this, and my [undecipherable] here might not make [me] eligible to apply to the principle for the business in Addition to my present employ — I am certain that I can do the business as well as it has been done, and that with great savings to the Public — but no flesh is privy to my proposal, and I submit it to you whether I ought to move in the affair — if you recommend it, you will assist me, and I shall obtain; in case I do, I shall devote an active Life to the public Service — With respects and esteem Sam^l General Knox — Your most Obedient Servant Sam^l [undecipherable]