Informs Knox he shipped him the articles Knox requested. Comments he has been ill at home for several days. Also discusses several business transactions.

Discusses business transactions between himself and Joseph Peirce. Appears to be trying to regulate the quantity and price of lime shipped out. Also requests Peirce sends him various items for Knox's house.

Writes to inform Knox that he has placed on board a particular schooner bound for New York several goods that Knox wanted, including potatoes and cranberries. Marked private on address leaf.

Updates Knox on various business matters and land deeds. Says they are still waiting for a vessel to arrive and fears it may have been overtaken by the last storm and that Mr. Robinson may have been on the vessel. Asks Knox to bring him his receipts when Knox visits next.

Sends Knox a number of items including pitch, tar, cider, and others. Describes unrest in the city where there has been a mob patrolling the streets.

Writes, I had the pleasure of once to your Letter of 3rd inst. and mentioning what you desired to Mr. Dawes, who will use his influence in every good measure to move the Massachusetts Line. Adds that he has enclosed a letter from Knox's brother, William. The letter had recently arrived by ship from France and landed at the port at Newbury. There are apparently more goods on the ship for Knox but they have not been retrieved yet.

Discusses business transactions involving Henry Knox and a Mr. Brown. Informs Knox that Brown endorsed Knox's note for [dollar sign] 999.