Thanks him for his recent letter. Writes that he hopes Winslow has received the report of the committee, and the decision of the house thereon - If you do not like the opinion of the house you can probably have it negatived in the Senate. Discusses in great detail the issues of bringing their Waldo patent issues before the legislature, using the help of their friend Colonel [Benjamin] Hichborn, an attorney.

Informs Knox that the General Court of the State Legislature has put off ruling on petitions regarding land Knox owns. Many residents on this land are petitioning. Also relates other information relating to property disputes over Waldo's Patent, the land that Knox owns.

Informing Knox of various issues relating to Waldo's patent, a large tract of land he owns. Discusses petitions to the State Legislature against Knox from settlers who are attempting to win land from him.

Apologizes for not responding to previous letters, but has been confined to his chamber for a few weeks (Knox had been very ill). Has not heard of the fate of the Waldo borough Petition. Discusses how to price the land in the face of conflict with the men in town. Is glad to hear of the firmness of Captain [George] Ulmer. Discusses arrangements with Captain [Thomas] Vose regarding his managing the Waldo patent lands, and describes his virtues. In an addendum to the note, discusses the reference problem and information he has received from Mr. [Edward H.] Robbins. Has asked Robbins to confer with them (the Winslows) and with Mr. [Benjamin] Hichborn on the subject.

Despite not having written a letter to Knox or having heard from him since Knox left, he has not been inattentive to their business interests. Discusses petitions regarding the Waldo patent lands, and reports that W. Peirce will write Knox with more detail on the subject. Writes that Captain Ludwig wants to have the petition withdrawn and have the decision about the lands left to three impartial men. Relates that Captain [George] Ulmer is suffering insults for working with them. Describes an uprising against him by the people of Ducktrap, who accused him of being the enemy of the people and threatened to kill him. However, he reasoned with them and was able to get away; the people have since seemed to accept him. Reports that he has seen by a letter to Isaac Winslow, Sr. that Knox has appointed an agent for the eastern country (likely referring to Thomas Vose), and believes he has made a very great sacrifice. Will go to the eastern country himself in the spring and attend to business there.

Declares that in a previous letter he wrote that all those interested in the Waldo patent had complied with requests from the legislature. Discusses the difficulties that these rulings might create in enforcing them. Also mentions difficulties in his lime business, and hopes Knox will be able to visit Boston.

Informs Knox that he is attending to their business at the general court concerning the Waldo patent lands. Writes, As to the northern boundary - the report has been rejected in the senate.