Letterpress copy. Discusses the expiration of a note, and stresses the fact that he needs the money which is due.

Note for Benjamin Lincoln from Henry Knox to pay Henry Jackson [dollar sign] 5,000 on his account. Signature has been clipped.

Informs Knox that he has signed the enclosed notes (not included).

Gives an account of his advancement in the army and his wages as a way to show the unfair methods of payment of the soldiers and the lack of an organized system to deal with soldiers' wages.

Writes that due to the demands of a variety of parties, he will be making a payment to a Mr. Preble which should not trouble Lincoln's plans. Discusses other financial arrangements he plans to make.

Written and signed for Knox in the hand of Samuel Shaw, Knox's aide de camp. Discusses the pay for army artificers about to be furloughed, and their entitlement to arms.

Informs Lincoln that he has sold a brig.