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Authorship is unclear, but Henry Jackson's signature appears to be at the bottom of page 4. Account for May-October 1792 between Henry Knox and Henry Jackson [in a secretarial hand], to which Jackson adds his handwritten and signed commentary on page 4.
Informs that he has advanced upwards of [Dollar sign]1100 on Madame de la Val's account, which is in addition to the [Dollar sign]1000 Jackson already advanced on the account of Mr. Hinks in Boston. States that General Rufus Putnam gave him [Dollar sign]1200 on Jackson's account. Remarks that he will do whatever possible to protect Jackson, You may rely my dear sir that I shall exert my upmost not only to prevent you being injured, but great to benefit you. Addressed to General Henry Jackson in Massachusetts. Possible free frank indicated by Knox's signature on the address leaf.
Expresses his happiness on hearing that Knox's family arrived safely in New York. Complains about Knox not meeting him in Springfield, Massachusetts as he had planned: I was much disappointed in not seeing you at Springfield or at least receiving a line from you, which mortified and embarrassed me exceedingly - Writes that Lucy Knox left behind some items that will be shipped to Philadelphia, and the house at Dorchester is empty. He will order a bill of expense for damage and breakage for Knox's furniture. Complains about Knox's domestic servants, saying they are a Damn'd set of the most wastefull & distroying that I ever met with. Free stamped on address leaf with no signature.
Discusses a letter received previously from Jackson and how sorry that he has not been able to respond promptly. Most of the rest of the page is illegible. Date and place writ from previous assessment. Watermarked G R under a crest.
Hopes to meet Knox in Springfield in the near future. Stresses the importance of returning to his house by Sunday and the embarrassment he would suffer if he were unable to.
Notes he received Knox's post and is all anxiety to learn that you have fin'd the business with Mr. B [William Bingham?] - and also concluded with Mr [William] Duer... Informs Knox that he has sent all of the copies out and that [Jean-Baptiste] de la Roche has left for the Eastern Lands in a very good mood. Free stamped on address leaf with no signature.
Refers to an earlier letter he sent to Knox in which he discussed payment on one of their contracts. Urges Knox's immediate compliance, because a lady (likely Madame de Leval) spoke with some evilminded persons who may try to overturn their negotiations based on the idea that they cannot pay. Resolves that he will not yield one inch of ground in their deliberations.
Asks Jackson to attend to William Bingham during his stay in Boston, Massachusetts and discusses land business.
Wrote to Duer a week ago asking him to see Henry Jackson in New York City regarding their project to purchase lands in Maine. Stresses the importance of their making a decision on the lands, as their financial situation is dire. Will not personally be able to get to New York, so again asks that he speak to Henry Jackson on the subject.
Informs Knox that he has not been able to obtain the deed of land from Mr. Barthlmy de Grgoire, who has run off with the money they already paid. Provides updated information on that land deal, and his attempts to satisfy their creditors. Discusses other business arrangements, including his insistence on their eliminating [William] Duer from their ventures: I am clear with you that Duer must take his name & management out of the business, or he will Damn the most favorable prospects, for I assure you the bare mention of him will distroy every confidence & make us the objects of ridicule. Also mentions a faltering business deal with Madame de Leval, who apparently considers their agreement broken by Knox and will only make new arrangements on her own terms. Plans to try to negotiate another deal with de Leval, but will leave Knox's name out of it. Free stamped on address leaf with no signature.