Mentions his wish not to have any more of his lands occupied by settlers and states that he will decide on some kind of system.

Letter is not signed but appears to be in Knox's handwriting. Requests Shute informs the people that Knox will remain in Thomaston, Maine until the first of August to provide the settlers with their deeds. A portion of the letter, including Knox's signature, is missing.

Discusses the renewal of Shute's commission.

Document is not signed but appears to be in Knox's handwriting. Noted as a copy on the docket. Appears to be a land agreement involving Henry Knox, Samuel Winslow, and Isaac Winslow in Frankfort, Maine. Instructions are also given to Colonel Benjamin Shute for protecting the above-mentioned names' property rights. Two inserts are included.

Shute writes Knox for instructions about taking care of Knox's land and dealing with roaming cows.