States that he has not received one farthing, and the money he had on hand is more than all anticipated in the first payment to De Gregoire, expences of that survey & supplies to madame Laval... Has written them for a further advance. Cautions Knox against his association with William Duer: It is true my good friend I urged you to disengage yourself from Colo Duer but not to give it away for a song. I am satisfied that their is not a man of reputation to be found that woud [sic] step in my shoes in every point of view for ten times the sum that is in contemplation. Free stamped on address leaf with no signature.

Discusses Knox's agreement with William Duer. Encloses a copy of a letter he received from Duer (not present) and states I think it is pretty well understood that your conditional agreement will not be complyed [sic] with in his part - Strongly encourages Knox to buy Duer out. Mentions some trouble in finding the money to pay the committee for their land contract. Mentions that Mr. De Gregoire has tried to evade his contract with Jackson and refused to give a Warranty Deed. Ends by stating, Press Duer for the 5,000 dollars, Flint or some other person as I must pay that note before I can go to N. York - it is a damn'd thing.

Referring to recent land dealings involving Knox, Jackson, and William Duer, Jackson writes: My good friend you mistake me exceedingly if you think I doubted the motives of your conduct on any other principles than those the most honourable to you - the feelings of the heart - which I suppose had too great an influence in this business... Encloses a letter from Royal Flint (GLC02437.05526). Says that he will remain in Boston until 8 August, and will then proceed to New York if no payments are made relative to Knox's Maine lands by that time. Thanks Knox for arranging the purchase of his horse.

Expresses worries over their situation with making payments on their contract and Knox's business with William Duer. Continues to discuss their financial situation and developments in their land speculations.

Expresses his concern over William Duer's involvement with the land deals and states: I shall be happy when this business is once out of his hands, as I think he will give you trouble & cause much embarrassment before you will be able to get rid of him - it was an unfortunate circumstance for you, that I sign'd away the Contract to you & him, or that Flints name is mentioned in the several agreements that has been the cause of all our trouble & dificulties in the whole of our negotiations, had they stood in my name alone - your Fortune and mine would have been made at a stroke. Asks that Knox remembers his [Jackson's] stake in this whole business. Encloses (not included) contracts to several of their land deals and continues to discuss them in detail.

Informs Jackson that William Duer has made some arrangements among his friends to carry through his proportion of the Contracts for two million of Acres. Provides brief information about payment arrangements. Written in the hand of Jackson who has also signed for Flint.

Expresses his misgivings over [William Duer's] involvement with the land business, stating I am all anxiety for fear that D - may ruin the business at last - his want of candor and decision is so evident in every part of his conduct that you have reason to apprehend every thing from him ... Warns Knox, that he would sacrifice you and every one else to his own views & wishes - be on your guard and do not trust him in any instance whatever. Includes an excerpt of a letter dated 17 December 1792 from Madame de Leval to Mr. de la Roche and continues to discuss land business. Warns him to not share this information and to be careful to not get taken advantage of.