Springfield March [undecipherable] Cap. Mc Bryant He had a son born on the 1st instant and [undecipherable] has named Henry Knox 5342 [undecipherable] Springfield March 12 1790 Sir When I think of the attention that has been paid to me in my necessitous circumstances, and of my sittuation in life, I cannot but with gratitude think on the author of it, that his name may ever be remember’d in my famerly I have named a son Henry Knox - he was born on the first of March, he is a fine large boy. Your Honor will please to excuse me for takeing the liberty of addressing you on such a subject I am Sir with much esteem Your Honors Very obeient Servant John Bryant Honle General Knox Secretary at War