Is sad to say he cannot yet leave Boston. Plans to send Gleason a sum of money via Captain E[dward] Kelleran. Discusses monies owed to a variety of people, possibly workers on Knox's estate; is apparently instructing Gleason on how much to pay each worker. Specifically discusses woodcutters.

Has received Gleason's letter via John Robinson. Discusses financial transactions between Gleason, Alexander Lermond, and Captain Edward Kelleran. Comments on an order Gleason placed, in his letter via John Robinson, for iron and other articles. Complains that the casks of lime recently shipped via Captain Kelleran were treated with extreme carelessness.

Informs Knox that he drew an order for some money.

Writes a brief note to Gleason mentioning his travel plans.

Writes to discuss his plans for returning home. Also adds that he is sending Lucy, via Captain [likely Edward] Kelleran, [Dollar sign]1,000, for her to give Mr. [John] Gleason so he can pay the workmen.

Provides Gleason with a variety of instructions about work to be done at Knox's estate. Includes a list of workmen arriving by ship, as well as information on how to run the lime mills.

Discusses his late arrival to Portland, and adds that Captain [Edward] Kelleran has not yet arrived. Provides instructions for his shipping and lime works business.