Samuel Barrett Boston 22 Oct. 1790 Dear Sir Conversing with the Captains of such that he introduces the Subject of the Complete Convention to the Confederation of Marquis; I have now to request if your Confidence be in force now, or when any reform the Matter came to be introduced; as it will be of Consequence in conducting such concerns of, or under the advice & Patronage of the Leader in this Place; [strikethrough: and] if you shall think it eligible [strikethrough: enough] to lay before Congress, on the subject — let me also again solicit your Attention to my own personal Interest; lend your Advice, upon your know of the latter Arrangements yet to be made; when in what Manner I ought to direct my Application to the President for such Appointment as may be suitable, & beneficial: General Lincoln is ready, at the proper, moment, to support me, by a very ample & sufficient Recommendation — I am Dear Sir Your most sincere Friend & very humble Servant Samuel Barrett The Honorable Major General Knox