12 September 1789

Hays, Moses M., 1739-1805

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes that he has heard that Rhode Island will soon "embrace the Federal Union," and the government will therefore need to appoint a Collector at Newport. Apparently offers himself as a candidate, as he relates that he plans to give his son control of his businesses when his son returns from Europe in the fall.

GLC02437.04355

4 October 1791

Hays, Moses M., 1739-1805

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Hays writes on behalf of John Coffin Jones. Responds to the letter Knox sent to Jones related to obtaining sea letters for Captain Josiah Roberts. States that since the ship is ready to sail soon, the owners would like the letters forwarded "with all speed." Henry Jackson said he was going to contact Knox for help getting a letter from the Spanish ambassador, and Hays notes that the owners will be grateful for Knox's assistance.

GLC02437.05184

5 January 1797

Hays, Moses M., 1739-1805

Autograph document signed

Title: [List of funds]

Lists funds for consideration.

GLC02437.06895

1 March 1797

Hays, Moses M., 1739-1805

Autograph document signed

Title: [Endorsed note]

An endorsed note for $4,125 with interest.

GLC02437.06921

January 21, 1773

Hays, Moses M., 1739-1805

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Hays, interested in opening a store selling stationery and books in "New Port James," seeks to establish a business relationship with Knox. Asks Knox to occasionally supply him with books. Address mistakenly made out to Daniel Knox.

GLC02437.00026