Discusses the financial/land deal involving William Duer, Royal Flint, and Henry Jackson. Says that he cannot sign a release until some of his previous demands are met, which he outlined in a letter to Green on 28 October (GLC02437.05675).

Discusses land deals and contracts. Informs him Jackson is heading his way and will deliver Duer the [dollar sign] 50,000 in notes plus interest. The accounts will then be liquidated. Instructs him and Colonel Walker to deliver to Jackson all papers, including all agreements and contracts dealing with this matter. Continues to discuss lands deals concerning Jackson, Royal Flint, [Madam] de Leval, [Jean-Baptise] de la Roche, and [William] Bingham. Dated from docket.

Responds to an earlier letter he received from Green regarding advancement of payments. Notes the sum of [dollar sign] 35,000 that Green has proposed is less than the [dollar sign] 39,000 that Knox originally requested. Asks Green to further review the proposition. Continues to discuss land deals and his situation with William Duer.

Informs Jackson that William Duer has made some arrangements among his friends to carry through his proportion of the Contracts for two million of Acres. Provides brief information about payment arrangements. Written in the hand of Jackson who has also signed for Flint.

Discusses land business in regards to their agreements with William Duer. Says regardless if Duer decides to hold out, he has no claim against him or Green. Continues to discuss his recent negotiations with Duer and his decision to accept other offers: Some Gentlemen have made me certain offers, which it is my interest to accept and if so, it will not be in my favor to admit any other [person].

Feels anxious that Knox has not finished up his business with Mr. [William Green], but is happy that he is proceeding with caution. Eagerly awaits Knox's answer to a question about land deed in regards to William Duer and Madame de Leval. Writes that his mother is still alive, but very weak. Informs Knox that Henry (presumably Knox's son Henry Jackson Knox) wrote me for permission to come to Boston in the vacation ...

Discusses their financial agreement involving William Duer. Includes information copied from a note written by Duer (for a full copy of the note, refer to GLC02437.05687). Hopes that since Knox cannot travel to Green's location, he will appoint someone with plenary powers to conduct business in his stead. Free stamped on address leaf with no signature.