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.

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).

Written from Warren, possibly in Maine. Writes that he visited a mutual friend, Captain G., that morning for information, but did not receive learn anything useful. Discusses government intervention to convince the people in Knox's territories in Maine that Knox is rightful and legal owner of the territories. Comments on ways to capture and punish Mr. [Samuel] Ely, leader of the insurgents against Knox. Mentions some business concerns.

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.

Discusses a variety of matters relating to Knox's estate in Maine, particularly regarding the purchase of cows and bulls for the farm. Also mentions the construction of a house for the cook and the purchase of cucumber seeds.