Talks about his inability to send his letter by an earlier post. Mentions the illness of an unnamed associate, which he heard about from a Colonel [possibly Mason] Wheaton. Discusses the desire of some people in Maine to buy land from Knox.

Writes that he received Knox's letters but was kept from answering them by important business matters. Describes attempts by several groups to harm Knox's prospects in his land speculation project in Maine. Mentions one group led by Mr. [Samuel] Ely. Writes that he is much alarm[ed]. Refers also to Captain [George] Ulmer, one of Knox's other agents in Maine, and describes how he is helping stop these conspirators (see GLC02437.06622 for related information).

Reports several stories about townspeople who live on Knox's land in Maine, and discusses whether the townspeople believe Knox to be the rightful owner of the lands on which they live. Also touches on financial matters.

Writes to update Knox on the status of his landholdings in Maine. Provides reports of a possible insurrection, including the possibility of burning Knox's house down. Details the various rumors he has heard. Is a bit worried for the welfare of his wife and children.

Updates Knox on the status of his estate in Maine.

Secretary of War Knox informs Captain Vose that he is in Boston to make arrangements for giving the people upon the patent their deeds according to our agreement. Informs Vose, who helped manage business on Knox's Maine lands, that he will visit the patent the following year.

Informs Knox that he expects to set sail today, but is unfortunately feeling so ill that I can scersly [scarcely] write, or do any thing else - having an extreme bad cold - Sends news of mutual acquaintances that are also travelling. Notes that Henry Jackson promised to send Knox a more detailed report from Vose regarding the pattent, or the Waldo patent, Knox's lands in present-day Maine. Stamped Boston.