Knox writes to Price at West Point. States, Independent of the public objects I shall wish to converse with you on the subject of objects to the Eastward- I should wish to form some system in that quarter what would promote our mutual interests. I want some person in whom I could fully confide. Proposes that Price make arrangements to travel east with Knox, likely referring to Knox's lands in present-day Maine. Marked private on the docket.

Marked as a copy/private. Appears to be from Knox to Price at West Point, although no creator is cited. Notes he will be leaving for Boston 10 or 12 July. Asks if Price can be in New York by that time so they may travel together. Notes he will deliver 96 this currency, half of Price's pay for 1787.

Unsigned, and no creator is cited. Appears to be from Knox to Price at West Point, although it is not written in Knox's hand. Knox asks Price to meet him in New York so they can travel to Boston together the following Thursday. Writes ...it will be much more agreable to me than that you should go from West Point to Springfield- I mean to go from home by water to Providence & from there by land to Boston.

Intended to leave for New York today, but circumstances will prevent him from going until next week. Says he cannot give an exact day as I am not entirely master of my own time. Will go at the first opportunity. Place written assumed from content.

Wishes he could give her a precise idea of the estate, of our late mother in this Country [Hannah Waldo Flucker] one half of which belongs to your children. Notes that the land is not yet divided and its boundaries have to be verified by the state of Massachusetts. Hopes to be able to devote the next three months to settling the respective boundaries and legal intricacies of the Muscongus or Waldo patent for the Waldo heirs. Notes that sale of the Falmouth estate lands should be postponed until a higher price can be obtained. Reports that the lands of her father-in-law, Thomas Flucker, were confiscated by Massachusetts (many Loyalist lands were confiscated after the Revolutionary War). Notes that Hannah Waldo's lands were held by her and were not transferred to Thomas; this land consisted of the fifth part of Samuel Waldo's Muscongus [Waldo] Patent, and was not confiscated. Complains that trespassers on the Waldo patent are so numerous and so powerful that they cannot be ejected. Comments that her family had previously overestimated the worth of their inherited lands. Promises to make every exertion possible on behalf of her and her fatherless children to obtain their proper inheritance. Location inferred.

Confirms Knox's travel plans, mentioning a stop with Mr. [Samuel] Ogden, and declaring he imagines Knox will return by Saturday evening. Discusses mail Knox has received, particularly a letter from James White, the Superintendent of Indian Affairs for the Southern Department. This letter contains various enclosures regarding the Creek Indians, including White's correspondence with Creek chief Alexander McGillivray. Writes that as these papers and his [White's] letter are of consequence we are copying them for the inspection of Congress in case of their being in session. Mentions the recent arrival of a ship and discusses the passengers aboard. Also discusses preparations for the local Independence Day celebration, wishing Knox had left some instructions about port fires [fireworks] for the festivities. Adds that Baron [Friedrich von] Steuben has arrived in town. Finally, mentions he has received reports from Captains Burbeck and Savage regarding troop desertions.

Informs Duer that he has received the letter informing Knox that their agreement is to be considered as conclusive. Will be travelling to New York City to finalize their arrangements.