Declares that in a previous letter he wrote that all those interested in the Waldo patent had complied with requests from the legislature. Discusses the difficulties that these rulings might create in enforcing them. Also mentions difficulties in his lime business, and hopes Knox will be able to visit Boston.

They have been consulting on the Waldo patent business for the past several days and have brought Mr. Erving and Waldo to a determination. Says they agreed in helping them dispose of the patent, but they wish to retain the island to accommodate Mr. Erving. The Winslows want to make a quiet settlement with the people who inhabit the island, writing, Its a very desirable thing with both of us, to hold a farm on the Island and to make the settlers happy ... Goes into further detail. Free stamped on address leaf with no signature.

Discusses business relating to the Waldo patent. Mentions cousin[s] Isaac Winslow and Samuel Winslow, as well as attorney Benjamin Hichborn.

Informing Knox of various issues relating to Waldo's patent, a large tract of land he owns. Discusses petitions to the State Legislature against Knox from settlers who are attempting to win land from him.

Signature is partially missing. Knox says Samuel Winslow is planning to draw two bills, each for [Dollar sign]250 at 15 days sight, upon him. The payment is supposed to be an advance for the money Samuel is set to receive for the buyout of their interest in the Waldo patent. Knox will accept the bills. Has written to his attorney Nathan Dane of Beverly, Massachusetts to draw up the necessary papers for the sale of the Waldo lands. Dane will call upon the Winslows for information. Reports that Samuel said it would be too much trouble to find out if there are incumbrances on their portion of the Waldo lands. Is personally willing to accept their solemn declaration on this point, but questions whether there ought not in this case to be legal evidence also? Considers the sale complete, except for the necessary paperwork.

Unsigned, but handwriting suggests the author is Henry Knox. Discusses signing the bond with the ten proprietors on behalf of the heirs of Brigadier General Samuel Waldo; declares that he has empowered Henry Jackson to sign on their behalf. Encloses a bond related to the Waldo patent (not present), and summarizes some information about it.

Writes, The melancholy misfortune which has lately befel [sic] our family in the death of Mr Isaac Winslow Senr will in some measure retard the business of the patent, but only for a short time as my brother Samuel Winslow who is now here is included in the powers of attorney with my cousin. Mr Waldo we daily expect, he is still of opinion that your offer is far short the value; but the first post his arrival we shall [certainty?] give you our answer. Stamped FREE.