Thanks Captain Anthony for endorsing two drafts, each for [Dollar sign]1,750, for Samuel Shaw and Thomas Randall. Encloses the drafts (not included).

Discusses renewal of certain drafts of Samuel Shaw and Thomas Randall with Captain Anthony.

Received Knox's letter, including the [dollar sign] 8000 he enclosed. Has settled many of his accounts using the money. Provides details about his financial transactions, and asks for Knox's help with a negotiation involving Mr. [William] Bingham.

Relates that Mr. [William] Bingham made financial arrangements for Anthony with Mr. [likely Thomas] Willing. Explains the details of the plan and is happy with this new arrangement.

Writes that he has tried to make an arrangement with Mr. [William] Bingham regarding money each of them owes. Relates the plan he suggested to Bingham, but says that Bingham will not accept the plan and help relieve him of his burthen. Hopes Knox might help convince Bingham to agree to a more suitable arrangement.

Discusses financial business and states that he had expected to hear that Knox would be in Boston at this time.