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Unsigned, but the handwriting suggests the author is Henry Knox. Discusses financial transactions related to their land speculation venture.
Writes to discuss their business arrangements. Feels upset to hear about Smith's recent financial embarrassments, and hopes the rumors are untrue. Mentions a business letter he wrote to Mr. Hammond, a colleague of Smith's, and assumes Hammond told Smith about the letter's content.
Does not know why Colonel [William Stephens] Smith has not called on [Randall] for the acceptance, but hopes Randall will let Knox know when he finds out. Discusses making arrangements for paying his brother William's bills, and other financial issues.
Discusses financial business regarding bills.
Writes that he believes, from Smith's recent letter, that he would like information on the likelihood of the result. Suggests that certain principles must dictate a different arrangement from the one you contemplated. Trusts that Smith will act with the utmost propriety. (May be alluding to Smith's upcoming departure from America; see GLC02437.05251.).
Write to regretfully inform Knox that due to unexpected embarrassments they will not be able to continue in business with Knox. Apologize profusely, but seem to ask Knox to pay back what he owes them.
Signed in text in third person. Requests Smith's pardon for not responding to his note. Asks Smith to send the terms as proposed by tomorrow, he will examine them and give Smith an answer. Docket marked Private. It was noted as being sent to a Mr. Smith N.H.
Has received Knox's recent letter, and is happy to assure him that the deranged state of affairs in this city does not affect him or interfere with my proposed excursion. Adds that his views, of course, are not military. Free stamped on address leaf with no signature.