Wrote Knox last Sunday and enclosed the principles of an agreement which has been acceeded to by the parties. Says Mr. Phillips came to Boston and has started examining and discussing the business. Nothing of consequence has taken place. Writes, we proceed very Slow, but with great harmony, and I think tomorrow will close the papers, with but little alteration from the one I sent you. Relates that Mr. & Mrs. Breck arrived last evening.

Discusses unrest and states that nothing would quiet the People, and a revolution would certainly take place on the patent... States that Thomas, Brown, and others wish to be treated exactly as the State treats these Settlers - by giving them 100 acres of Land they paying five dollars for it... If you will comply with their terms, they will ensure it to you forever - if not, War - War is the Word - they are both artfull fellows and I believe damd Rascals. Goes on to discuss the health of the President and near completion of the Revenue Bill. Watermarked L Paine and with a hunting horn inside a crest with G R underneath.

Says he has not slept and if the Committe [sic] do not recind we have contractd for two Millions, at 10 Cents pr. Acre payable in eight annual installments.

Writes, the business of the patent was well conducted, had you been on the spot your most sanguine wishes & exertions could not have placed the conclusion of the business in a more favorable & satisfactory situation. Stresses that everything was done agreeable to Law, and assures Knox that no difficulties with the law will arise. Hopes [William] Eustis will be named head of the medical department. Says Major Trescott wishes Burnham had been ordered to Fort Pitt first, as he is still waiting for his wife to come from the Eastward.