Informs Knox that he has signed the enclosed notes (not included).

Letterpress copy. Discusses the expiration of a note, and stresses the fact that he needs the money which is due.

Contains financial agreements dated 22 August, 17 October, and 1 December 1798. Related to bonds and mortgages pertaining to Knox, Jackson, and Lincoln.

Knox had hoped to absorb unpaid notes with the sale of Waldo patent land and finds himself in a financial predicament, noting that his wishes were not realized owing principly [sic] to the circumstances of the European War... Admits that he had to stop payment on the notes, to the detriment of his family and his endorsers, Benjamin Lincoln and Henry Jackson. Adds that the land still remains solid security for the payment of his notes. Includes a letter to John Marston, his broker, written on 22 October 1798, in which Knox suggests several propositions to postpone his payment of the notes. Contains subsequent documents related to the outcome of Knox's financial crisis: a bond to Benjamin Carpenter by Lincoln, Jackson, and Knox (1 December 1798); verification of money Knox borrowed from Abiel Smith (22 August 1798); a bond to John Gore, etc.

Note for Benjamin Lincoln from Henry Knox to pay Henry Jackson [dollar sign] 5,000 on his account. Signature has been clipped.

Writes, Since my return my dear Sir I have found great difficulty in renewing our obligation at the bank I have at last by ye [the?] aid of our mutual friend Mr. Osgood obtained a farther credit (by giving a new obligation & paying the interest) of thirty days. I am under the painful necessity therefore of giving you the information & of soliciting your attention to the matter. Had I the money you would not have heard from me on the subject unless to inform you that the debt was discharged - I am particularly embarrassed at this time as prior to your receiving the money I drew for two other friends for both of which I have been obliged to advance the money.

Later copy. Marked Private. Letter from Major General Knox to Secretary of War Lincoln. Reports that the Massachusetts line has determined to apply to the state for its backpay. Says It would be useless to detail the reasons why such a settlement would be preferable to a continental one. Says it is probable that Massachusetts may decline to account for the officers subsistence, if so it must be brought before Congress.