Encloses cancelled notes (not included), and discusses financial business in detail. Writes, My Frenchmen drain me of cash, as I find it impossible to sell bills in France-

Asks Knox to lend him money and forwards him a receipt.

A short note informing Duer that he has received the note for the [dollar sign] 2,000. Docketed in Knox's hand.

In reference to an earlier request (see GLC02437.04603), Knox lends Duer money to pay for his accommodation.

Discusses titles for land and related financial business. Date previously inferred, written in pencil.

Chronicles financial transactions between Henry Knox and William Duer from December 1791 to mid-February 1792. Information on page 2 indicates that a Francis Ingraham is willing to take up Mr. Duer's note.

Promises Knox he will not sell any of his own shares in their joint business before offering them first to Knox. Makes arrangements with Knox on how he will come up with the necessary amount of money.