Letter of introduction for John Anstey, who is investigating the actual Losses sustained by the loyalists during the late revolution. Noted as private.

Signed in text. Mr Anstey presents his Compliments to General Knox begs leave to return him many thanks for the honor of his notice and friendly attentions.

Notes from a conversation between Anstey and Knox on the subject of property loss in America by Loyalists due to the Revolutionary War. Specifically addresses losses by those who stood to inherit from Brigadier General Samuel Waldo and Thomas and Hannah Flucker.

Discusses Mrs. Flucker's Claim upon the British Government, and informs Knox that he most likely has all of the necessary documents to support the claim, but states that he is willing to help when he returns to New York City. Docketed by Knox, John Anstey Esq Commissioner from the british government for enquiring into the propriety of the claims made by the Loyalists on that government for compensation.

Thanks Knox for his sympathetic letter concerning the death of his son, John George Washington Hancock, who was only nine years old. Discusses his pursuit of health and states traveling was recommended to him during this trying time, Journeying is much Recommended to me, & as my Situation is totally deranged by the untimely Death of my Dear & Promising Boy, I have no Affectionate object to promise myself the Enjoyment of what I leave.... He is making a 10 day trip to New York City and Philadelphia with his wife. Asks Knox to engage such Lodgings in an Airy place, as you shall Judge will be suitable for Mrs. Hancock & myself & three servants; I wish for a decent parlour, or two parlours, an handsome well furnished Chamr. for us, & decent Rooms for my Servants, for they Lodge & Eat at home as well as I do myself - Docketed by Knox noting that he found rooms for the Hancocks.

Informs Hancock that he has complied with his wishes and has enclosed to your [Hancock] protection the appointment of Mr. Balch. The letter is marked private.

Informs Hancock that his brother, William Knox, will present him with Mrs. McEwen's accounts during Hancock's stay in McEwen's house. Asks Hancock to pay the amount to her.