Discusses a variety of financial and business arrangements, including negotiations with Mr. [possibly Alexander] Baring, the purchase of stocks, and settlers on land Knox owns.

Discusses various business matters, such as negotiations with Mr. [possibly Alexander] Baring, and Knox's acquiring a new agent to represent Knox on a new land purchase.

Informs Knox to expect a visit from Alexander Baring and discusses the possibility of having settlers for some of Knox's property, as well as other land business.

Bingham received Knox's letter of 30 June 1799. Bingham agrees with Knox that the the Kennebec Tract has a fair chance of attracting a full Portion of Settlers. Bingham believes, however, that Knox needs to make the Lands attractive to purchasers for Establishments. Bingham says he is trying to Experiment on a large Scale, with the lower Tract. Tells Knox that the sooner these land deals are sorted out, the better.

Marked as Extracts of a letter to Wm Bingham Esq. Portions are written in two different hands. The first portion discusses a land purchase and refers to the opinion of General [Henry] Jackson on the subject. The second portion, likely in Knox's hand, gives Bingham a carte blanche to complete a financial arrangement and do what ever is necessary to get me the money. The third portion, also likely in Knox's hand, discusses purchases of land and again refers to the involvement of General Jackson.

Mentions business arrangements with General [David] Cobb regarding land settlements in the Waldo patent. Discusses financial arrangements and the value of lands Knox owns, as well as European business associates.

Discusses negotiations with Mr. [possibly Alexander] Baring as well as land sales and settlement. Also mentions commercial interests in Europe.