Returns warrants that Knox requested (refer to GLC02437.04422). Sends news that his family is recovering from influenza. Discusses the Marquis de Lafayette and the French Revolution: Our friend the Marquis is indeed in a perilous situation, but he is in great spirits & I hope will succeed. Tho I fear they are [aiming] at more liberty than is consistent with good Government, I do not think France can for a great many years to come be governed by a very free Liberal system - but they were before wretched enough & it was time to make an experiment they could loose nothing but their Heads (the common people) & they could spare them well enough. if nobody had told them they were wretched I think they would not soon have found it out.

Encloses five accounts and asks Wadsworth to sign them, noting that his signature is necessary for the accounts' settlement. Asks him to return all warrants that will not be paid before 15 December, as Knox wishes to close his accounts with the treasury before that date. Discusses the French Revolution: What an uproar in France! The instability of human affairs has never been displayed in stronger colors! The clouds and darkness hang on the issue. Mentions the Marquis de Lafayette. Adds that he is sorry to hear that Wadsworth and his children have the influenza.

Replies to Wadsworth's letter from 6 December (GLC02437.04426). Discusses a financial transaction and encloses a receipt (GLC02437.04436). Comments on the recovery of Wadsworth's family (from the influenza, as Wadsworth previously noted).

Replies to Knox's letter from 12 April (GLC02437.03835). Discusses army pay warrants. Has ransacked the County a couple of good cows. Promises to send a cow to Knox when one can be obtained. Speculates on the possible adoption of the Constitution by Virginia and New York: I don't believe [George] Mason and old [William] Grayson will be very influential in Virginia- and hope the exertions of the Federalists will continue to be industrious in New York for as I came thro E & W Chester I found the Antis had been busy and too successful. Further relates his views on whether New Hampshire will adopt the Constitution. Discusses reports that Bermuda will become a garrison for the British. In a post script, refers to his attempts to send a delegate in his place (possibly to Congress), but can not afford one. Writes, I dont know any good that could be done by seven states & I am not much pleased with the Polliticks of some of the present Congress.

Marked as private. Discusses financial matters related to warrants. Informs Knox he can draw on Wadsworth for two thousand dollars. Mentions a secret financial transaction he promises to explain when he next sees Knox. Writes, ... their [sic] has been such cursed work between the collectors & sherrifs that I am afraid their will be trouble enough before we have got through with ye settlement of our old taxes. Has been in hopes of getting good news from Virginia, referring to the Constitutional ratification convention of that state. Free handwritten on address leaf with no signature.

Received Knox's letters enclosing warrants for [dollar sign] 3000 (possibly GLC02437.03475) and encloses receipts (see GLC02437.03505). Mentions that the troops need clothing and that Colonel [David] Humphreys ordered some to be made. But if the troops are to be reduced, he will stop the clothing order. Fears that if the soldiers are discharged without pay, they may join the Shays' rebellion insurgents. Discusses other warrants and how the money would be allocated. Mentions that he wants to send Knox some salmon but that he has not been able to catch enough due to the weather. Free handwritten on address leaf with no signature.