To Alexander Hamilton from Henry Knox, 8 October 1794
From Henry Knox
Philadelphia 8 Oct 1794
My dear Sir
Your exertions in my department during my absence will never be obliterated.1 I regret my long stay. If things shall be so serious as to require the President to go forward, I hope I may be indulged in joining him. I have not seen Mr. Jays dispatches.
I am yours affectionately
H Knox
Colo Hamilton
ALS, Massachusetts Historical Society, Boston.
1. Knox had left Philadelphia for Maine in August because of adverse news regarding his financial affairs and landholdings in Maine. See George Washington to H, August 12, 1794, note 1.