Knox tells Peirce he has loaded vessels with lime and lumber. Knox informs Peirce about the instructions Knox gave to his nephew Thomas Flucker. Knox will be at his wits' end if Thomas does not board the Constitution.

Knox tells Nutting that Nutting has on board the Schooner Dove 302 casks of Lime...and thirty eight tones of oak lumber. Knox says Nutting has to go to Boston to see Knox's agents Jonathan Jackson and Joseph Peirce regarding this business. Jackson will pay Nutting the amount of the freight, and a small balance of [Dollar sign]32.84.

Informs Knox he received his letter and the [dollar sign] 1200. Mentions Mr. Brown is in the country and he will call on Brown once he returns. Also discusses the quantity of lime he has sold for Knox.

Letter is not signed but appears to be in Knox's handwriting. Informs Peirce he received the rum, crackers, and a receipt for [Dollar sign]800. Discusses various business dealings including his troubling situation with the low price of lime. States, the low price of Lime is enough to sicken one. Mentions wanting to find a house in Boston, Massachusetts for 6 months or a year. Also provides a list of goods he would like Peirce to send him.

Discusses business transactions between himself and Joseph Peirce. Appears to be trying to regulate the quantity and price of lime shipped out. Also requests Peirce sends him various items for Knox's house.

Discusses various business transactions and payments. Also discusses the lime production noting the price and amount shipped. Mentions his competitors prices and their terms of sale. Provides a list of articles he shipped to Knox.

Continues to discuss his lime business. Mentions the amount of lime they should produce and ship and how to finance it all. Also discusses other business dealings appearing to pertain to land deals.