Left some of his books and other items in New York during his last visit. Asks if he could trouble Knox to forward them privately to Boston. Describes some of the items. Sends his respects to Mrs. Knox and their family. Free stamped on address leaf with no signature.

Writes that the Consul of France has asked Breck to enclose a letter for Knox to forward (not present). The Consul is apparently afraid that the letter will be miscarried, so asks if the addressee (a Mr. De Rome) could send his reply via Knox. Relates that his wife, Mrs. Breck, is looking forward to a visit by Mrs. Knox and the children. Explains that the state of Massachusetts is calm at present, and the financial crisis in New York has not extended to his region. Sends his compliments to Henry Jackson, if Jackson is with him.

Writes to introduce into Knox's acquaintance several men from Martinique who have lately been residing in Boston. They will be visiting Philadelphia, and Breck asks Knox to make them feel welcome. He and his wife and children send their love to Mrs. Knox and their daughter.

Declares that he received Knox's last letter, and would like to ask him to forward to the President a copy of a letter from Governor [John] Hancock, which he transcribes on the bottom half of the page. Hancock's letter recommends Barrett for a job with the federal government.

Thanks Knox for his attention to his son when he visited Philadelphia recently. Relates that his son will relocate either to New York or Philadelphia next spring for business. Also thanks Knox for introducing him to Mr. Martin. Breck and his family send their regards to Mrs. Knox and Miss Knox.

On behalf of himself and his wife, Breck thanks the Knoxes for offering their Philadelphia house to use as the Breck home, but they cannot accept the invitation. The Codmans, with whom the Brecks are traveling, insist that the party stay together. In a postscript, Breck says he expects to meet Miss Breck and Miss Knox at Colonel Ogdens.

Says the enclosed letter (not included) is from Miss Breck to Knox's daughter. Will write more in a day or two as the post is leaving immediately. Gratefully acknowledges Lucy Knox's kindness to his daughter.