New York Jan^y 25. 1791. [his Honour] Dear Sir The Bearer [undecipherable] Col. Handlyeh will deliver you this. — He is going to you on Business that will require his attendance at the War Office & has requested of me to say a friendly word for him I can with great safety recommend him as a very honest man, who I believe will not make any imposing or unjust requisitions, and will be thankful if his business can be expedited, as he is a member of our Legislature and wishes to return as soon as possible. — Much of [our?] sociability has subsided since Mrs Knox[']s departure, and my ambition has totally ceased. — I request my [Sir?] you will assure your Lady of my most respectful regard, & that you will yourself believe me with very affectionate sentiments Your obed^t Servant Alex Macomb [Send me the Obligatory Papers relative to the [undecipherable] Bounty lands, which I gave [undecipherable]] [Address leaf:] The Honorable Henry Knox Esq^r Secretary at War Philadelphia [Docket, inverted: General Knox / Alex M[acomb?] / New York [undecipherable]]