[(Private.)] [Saml Hodgdon — 4^th March 1790 — Rx Honorable [redacted stamp] Henry Knox Esquire Secretary at War New York Re Post] Philadelphia 2 March 1790 [For [undecipherable] transition, pen—] I beg— at the instance of many of the Invalids who have been accustomed to call on me for advice and assistance, I waited on M^r Delany to Shew him the requisitions for Pensions made agreeably to your adver—tisement— and was happy to find they would be sufficient to obtain payment— In the course of the conversation he informed me, that he was an improper person to do this business, as it exceedingly interfere'd with his other public engagements— And he declared he did not wish to pay the Invalids again, and that he should if possible get disengaged from it immediately— It struck me might improve the information, through your friendly [undecipherable] and assistance— My pay from the Public is small in—deed— This addition by Delanys account would make it sufficient— he says each payment as he has [undecipherable] by commission will yield about three hundred and sixty dollars— On your friendship I presume to ask this employment, though it does not immediately come through you— The Secretary of the Treasury and the Commander in Chief, will your recommendation, for experience has taught them that your aim is in every instance the Public good— Scarcely need add that I can do the business as well as Delany, I have more leisure, and as much industry— he is a worthy Man, and my friend, and will chearfully if necessary back my application— I write in confidence to you and will thank you for a line on the subject, as soon as convenient. With respect and esteem I am Sir, Your most Obedient Servant Samuel Hodgdon [Honorable General Knox]