My Dear Sir Boston June 26. 1790 The friends of M^r John Loring Junior are in hopes of procuring for him some employment under the New Government. The misfortunes of that Gentleman who is a Citizen of this Towns, interest me very much in his behalf & the fair & just Character which he sustains together with the necessity he is under to support a young & very amiable Family, are circumstances that prompt me to ask for him your kind aid & patronage; Perhaps you may hear his name mentioned among others for some appointment, if so, you will oblige me exceedingly, by promoting it — I am, Dear Sir, Your most obedient Sam Breck Honourable Henry Knox Esquire [Address leaf: Honourable Henry Knox Esquire / Minister at War / New York] [Docket, inverted: Recommended to the Care of the Carrier / Samuel Breck / Boston June 26. 1790]