States that he would like Captain John Hills, a celebrated and scientific Surveyor and draughts man to make a perfect plan of the Waldo patent which has now become to me very interesting as I have agreed to purchase out the Winslow family. Explains that he is having some difficulty with the patent and wishes the recipient to aid Hills in surveying the land. Content suggests Henry Knox as the creator. Letterpress copy.

Reports the letter will be delivered by Captain John Hills, a surveyor working for Knox. Says Hills will be making a perfect plan of the Waldo patent as he recently purchased the interest of the Winslow Family. Plans on spending a great deal of his attention on this property and to reside there. Wants Fales to pass on his knowledge of the patent to Hills, especially of previous surveys done. Will compensate Fales for his troubles.

Discusses bringing his business in dealing with the Waldo patent to a safe and satisfying conclusion. Wishes Winslow and Dane would prepare a plan for some safe remedy. Pages dotted with lots of black spots. Watermarked. Letterpress copy.

Discusses financial situation in regards to taxes and the Waldo patent, a tract of land Knox inherited by marriage in present-day Maine. Mentions possibly making a trip out to the patent, but is uncertain whether or not he will be able to go and that he would greatly prefer the addition to Voses house but ... know[s] not whether he can get another, neither [does he] know whether it would be agreable [sic] to him. Writes that [t]he malignant fever ... continues to spread and desolate ... Watermarked J Watt & C Patent Copying/Sold By J Woodmason/London. Letterpress copy.

Letter addressed only to My dear friend, responding to a letter of 24 February 1789. Discusses Waldo patent business, specifically responding to the mistaken claims of Mr. Parkman regarding a sum of 2000 dollars.

Writes concerning the Waldo patent and a petition of sundry of the heirs of Brig Genl Waldo for remission of certain taxes upon the patent. States that someone will assess the land and the tax. Letterpress copy.

Discusses having the legislature right mistakes made by the land surveyors in relation to the Waldo patent. Letterpress copy.