Discusses attending a public exhibition at the Highland Academy where Knox's son, Henry Jackson Knox, will be performing. Also mentions he will be taking Henry Jackson Knox to dance lessons like Knox requested. Believes the cost of Knox's house will be between [Dollar sign]8000 and [Dollar sign]10,000 and Knox's family will never reside there for more than one season. Free stamped on address leaf with no signature.

Discusses recent correspondence between himself and Knox, recently appointed Secretary at War. Discusses business and financial matters pertaining to Knox (apparently, Jackson was managing Knox's affairs while Knox was in New York).

Discusses Knox's son, Henry Jackson Knox. Mentions Henry Jackson Knox is on his way to see Knox in New York. Comments about furnishing Mr. [Ebenezer?] Dunton with money instead of giving it to Knox's son. Writes, the value of money he [Henry Jackson Knox] is perfectly a stranger to - I wish to do right in every thing [sic] as it respects him but I know I have failed in many instances... Free stamped on address leaf with no signature.

Mentions his pleasure hearing that Knox's son (Henry Jackson Knox) had a safe trip and is now with Knox. Notes he has not received any potatoes from Captain [Thomas] Vose, only drafts. Discusses Knox's finances and provides a list of wages paid out.

Reports Mr. Robinson, Mr. [Ebenezer] Dunton, Mr. [Henry] Simpson, and several laborers have set sail for St. George's [House]. Informs Knox he sent Mr. [Thomas] Vose a new ox cart and Mr. Vose expects the workmen to keep two teams in constant employ. Provides information on salaries paid for the construction of Knox's house. Also, mentions invoices totaling [Dollar sign]400 for materials. Warns Knox his house will cost twice the amount of what he expects. Relays a story about the construction of a theater costing twice the estimated amount. Discusses the performance of Henry Jackson Knox, the son of Henry Knox. Notes they should purchase Henry Jackson Knox a flute.