Discusses the large number of proclamations that have been sent out (possibly by settlers). Requests Ulmer send him and various other people one of the proclamations that were sent out. Notes the culprits need to be apprehended.

Ulmer received Knox's letter of August 9, 1800. Ulmer has written to an Esqr Houston for the affidavits Knox requested. Ulmer hopes justice will come to those assailants of Knox's surveyors.

Informs Knox of a meeting and that he will be coming to Boston.

Assures Ulmer there is sufficient evidence to prove the assembling of the insurgent. Notes they will need the witnesses testimony at the next Supreme Court hearing and requests Ulmer to summon them. Also believes the surveys ought to go forward.

Informs Ulmer the surveyors were apprehensive of an attack and have retreated. Says it is important for the surveyors to discover the insurgents identities or intentions. Also notes the importance of Ulmer attending court next Tuesday.

Only just received Ulmer's last letter from 12 April, and laments the delay. Discusses local politics, as well as business and land deals.

Notes on a letter Knox sent to Ulmer. The note mentions that Knox gave Ulmer a list of settlers who subscribed in 1788 for lots and paid. Knox wants Robert Houston to finish his surveying and notes that Benjamin Lincoln and Henry Jackson are his worthy friends. Knox also wants to make sure that his surveyors are not interrupted as they were on 18 July last.