Knox informs White that Knox has received from Nathan Dane, John Sprague, and Enoch Titcomb commissioners of the legislature to whom were referred the terms on which certain settlers within the Waldo patent were to be quieted each in one hundred acres of land. White will be entitled to a deed of your lot in New-Canaan if White pays Knox the [Dollar sign]85 with interest that he owes Knox.

Discusses his business with the patent and his interest in the welfare of the inhabitants. Asks for his opinion in finding gainful and appropriate employment for the settlers. Particularly asks for suggestions on the employment of a minister, and describes the qualifications for which he is looking. Also asks Little to estimate the cost of hiring someone for the position.

Rynier writes on behalf of Henry Knox that Knox expects on his return from Boston, which will be on or before the 15th. of December next that all Persons, who subscribed for Land in 1788, and all others settled on Land, belonging to him in the Waldo patent...will individually comeforth, bring with them their Plans, and received their deeds before the first day of January next.

Discusses the Waldo patent. Refers to difficulties in having the patent authorized by the Legislature of Massachusetts. Mentions struggles with settlers who believe they have claims upon the land.

Description of Knox's land settlement program, he defends and explains his legal and almost moral right to his Maine Lands. Reminds Ulmer of the surveyors who were attacked on land that he and his family has legally owned since 1629. Knox insists he has been good to the settlers of the Waldo patent.

Received his recent letter regarding persons of good character who would like to settle on the Waldo patent lands. Asks that he refer the applicants to Captain Thomas Vose and David Fales, who act as his agents on-site. Emphasizes his interest in arranging favorable terms with any worthy people who would like to settle the land.

Document regarding the issues of land ownership between Henry Knox and settlers on the Waldo patent. Written on the verso of a printed land-sale deed that was left blank. Both the beginning and end of the document are missing. Written some time after August 1798.