Knox says he received a letter from Abraham Ogden regarding Samuel Ogden and the subject of the attorneyship of New Jersey. Knox thinks Samuel Ogden will gladly the accept the appointment. Knox mentioned the matter to Henry Jackson with the request that he would state it to the President.

Writes that he has received five hundred and one dollars and 70/100. Tells Ogden that the gold you sent being overweight [by] 1 Dollar and 74 cents. Ogden will have to make further remittances. Expresses his wish that Ogden's brother Abraham will accept the appointment [as attorney general of New Jersey]. Docketed by Knox.

Knox, Secretary of War, transmits the rough draft of a letter (not included) to Edward Telfair, Governor of Georgia. Informs Lear, President George Washington's personal secretary, that the letter is for Washington's inspection.

Knox signs with his initials. References Ogden's letter of 19 June (GLC02437.05010). Says that William Constable probably knows about his intentions although he never communicated with him on the subject. Believes Constable is suspicious of Henry Jackson. Says Nothing conclusive is done. Says Jackson had been in Boston. Place written not noted on the document, although other letters from this date place Knox in Philadelphia.

Writes he was not as successfull in my jaunt as I expected. Says Knox should, however, expect five hundred dollars via Mrs. Crookes and more later to come. Written at Delaware Works, located in what is now Morrisville, Pennsylvania, near Trenton, New Jersey. One word notation on verso.

Ogden says some person, a Country man of yours, stopped by to give their compliments to him, but he was absent. Adds that old Thomas took the message but forgot the name of the visitor. The acquaintance is on his way to Philadelphia. Ogden asks Knox to let me know his name, & tell him I wish to see him. Says their little girl is mending fast.