Mentions his receipt of Sumner's letters, which apparently crossed his in the post. Discusses the hiring of workmen for his estate, and his instructions to Mr. [John] Gleason on the subject. Also provides information about the upcoming arrival of Captain [Edward] Kelleran, who is bringing on his vessel a shipment of lime.

Unsigned, but handwriting suggests the author is Henry Knox. Discusses financial and business transactions, including his shipment to Sumner of casks of lime.

Discusses financial arrangements, including payment of workmen employed by Knox. Mentions Mr. [John] Gleason and General [Henry] Jackson.

Received Knox's letter via Captain [Edward] Kelleran. Discusses complaints that Knox's lime is of poor quality.

Provides news and instructions for running Knox's estate and lime works business. Reports on beef and pork shipments, and mentions that Mr. [possibly David] Russell will be arriving at the estate with hired hands, who should be employed at the lime works. Also discusses the construction of a house for his daughter (likely Lucy, who was married in May 1803 to Mr. Ebenezer Thatcher).

Reports a delay in the arrival of men he is sending to Thomaston, under the care of Mr. [possibly David] Russell; he would like Gleason to employ them at the lime works. Discusses his desire to push the lime business to the forefront of his enterprises. Encloses a lengthy list of items he would like Gleason to order for the estate.

Largely illegible. Discusses financial arrangements between Knox, Sumner, and the firm of Wales & Beale, particularly regarding Knox's shipping business.