Reports the letter will be delivered by Captain John Hills, a surveyor working for Knox. Says Hills will be making a perfect plan of the Waldo patent as he recently purchased the interest of the Winslow Family. Plans on spending a great deal of his attention on this property and to reside there. Wants Fales to pass on his knowledge of the patent to Hills, especially of previous surveys done. Will compensate Fales for his troubles.

Discusses affairs dealing with the heirs of a property, most likely the Waldo patent. States that the proprietors of that Town are going to run the streets ... Asks that Fales attend in my behalf & I will pay you ... Waterstained. Watermarked Watt & C Patent Copying/Sold By J Woodmason/London. Letterpress copy.

States that he would like Captain John Hills, a celebrated and scientific Surveyor and draughts man to make a perfect plan of the Waldo patent which has now become to me very interesting as I have agreed to purchase out the Winslow family. Explains that he is having some difficulty with the patent and wishes the recipient to aid Hills in surveying the land. Content suggests Henry Knox as the creator. Letterpress copy.

Initialed by Knox. Encloses his acceptance of the conditions to purchase the Winslow family's interest in the Waldo patent (see GLC02437.05777 and GLC02437.05828). Will also purchase the islands. If anyone else in the family wants to sell their land, Knox is willing to oblige. Will pay [Dollar sign]12,500, half the selling price, to the Winslows by 1 May. Place writ is not listed; however, another letter (GLC02437.02828) from Henry dated the same day places him in Philadelphia.

Received his letter via Captain [Thomas] Vose, and is happy to hear that an Establishment is making at the Fort and Block-House Farms. Has helped Vose set up a fence around the property, and also helped him explain to the people that they now have an opportunity of discharging their Debts to him [Vose] as your Agent. Believes Vose to be a Man of a good Disposition and Genius and will help him in matters likely to promote Knox's interests. Reports that he has discussed the affairs at Waldoborough with Mr. Waterman Thomas and Mr. Jacob Ludwig. Discusses the local opinions about the petitions before the General Court regarding the Waldo patent lands. Mentions payment of taxes as well as permitting some people to occupy and improve lots of land.

Discusses bringing his business in dealing with the Waldo patent to a safe and satisfying conclusion. Wishes Winslow and Dane would prepare a plan for some safe remedy. Pages dotted with lots of black spots. Watermarked. Letterpress copy.

Signature is partially missing. Knox says Samuel Winslow is planning to draw two bills, each for [Dollar sign]250 at 15 days sight, upon him. The payment is supposed to be an advance for the money Samuel is set to receive for the buyout of their interest in the Waldo patent. Knox will accept the bills. Has written to his attorney Nathan Dane of Beverly, Massachusetts to draw up the necessary papers for the sale of the Waldo lands. Dane will call upon the Winslows for information. Reports that Samuel said it would be too much trouble to find out if there are incumbrances on their portion of the Waldo lands. Is personally willing to accept their solemn declaration on this point, but questions whether there ought not in this case to be legal evidence also? Considers the sale complete, except for the necessary paperwork.