Discusses surveys of land.

Discusses giving Gleason materials for a boat, such as sails and rigging. Date from docket.

Letter is not signed but appears to be in Knox's handwriting. Instructs Gleason to purchase 20,340 acres of land located between Belfast and New Landrian in Maine. Describes the boundary lines and also instructs Gleason to note the quality of the land. Addressee name was added at a later date.

Discusses purchasing and transporting cattle and sheep, as well as other materials needed for Knox's estate.

Discusses sheep and carpenters for Knox's estate, Montpelier, in Thomaston, Maine.

Gives Gleason directions concerning construction and business, such as asking him to have the mills repaired and wheels made. Also draws a couple of diagrams, one of which appears to be for a new barn.

Informs Gleason that he has arrived in Boston and gives him a list of things that have been ordered, such as corn and rye. Also discusses construction at his house in Maine.