Introduces Knox to an acquaintance of his from Antigua.

Asks Knox to help obtain passports for two ladies sailing to New York from Antigua with their families.

Thanks Knox for forwarding a letter from Robert Morris to David Rhea; he forwarded it on, but as Mr. Rhea was traveling, had not yet received a reply. Promises to send a reply to Knox when he gets one. Relates that his troops only have three days of rations left so he sent someone to Philadelphia to get more. Comments that the people in Burlington (most likely Burlington, New Jersey) are so dispirited that he cannot get supplies from them without the warrant of a Magistrate & the bayonet to enforce it. Relates that the artificers need timber and he was asked by Col. Nelson, the state quartermaster, to procure his Excellency's warrant for the purpose.

Colonel Stevens plans to soon sail from his present location, bound for Kings Ferry, New York. Has endeavored to fulfill Knox's instructions in Knox's absence (Stevens possibly writes from New Windsor, New York). Notes that the arms available to his men at present are rusty and dirty, and expresses reluctance to march with these. Docketed by Samuel Shaw, Knox's aide.

Notes that the men are supplied with small arms and requests carbines for the officers. Stevens had recently been appointed a captain in Knox's regiment of artillery. The British evacuated Boston the day after this letter was written.

Informs Knox that he has shipped a bull calf to Joseph Peirce and that a lady had a long voyage. Expresses his wish to see him (Knox) very soon.

Request for the pardon of two men under confinement and sentenced to be executed.