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.

Thanks the Knoxes for their hospitality toward his daughter. Reports that things in Boston are quiet and wishes the same for Virginia but unfortunately Resolutions [regarding federal assumption of state debts] breath another Spirit. it is to be hoped their disorder will not become epidemical. The Congress is meeting the next day. Says Congress cannot fail since no question of permanent residence will disturbe them.

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.

Informs Knox of the actions of Mr. Waterman Thomas in our House of Representatives, which are unfavorable to Knox. Thomas has made several motions in the House with intentions to procure other terms for the letters on your patent than were expressly stipulated in the settlement you made with our Government. Writes he has been Thomas's opposition on this matter in the House and intends to defeat Mr. Thomas's designs.

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.

Informs Knox that the joint committee on the subject of your Lands has not met, and the session is so far advanced as to prevent any thing being done about them, this circumstance is favourable to your interest. Notes Henry Jackson will give Knox more details on this matter.