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Describes another visit from Captain Killeran [usually spelled Kelleran- may be Benjamin or Edward]. Writes that he has brought a variety of cargo, including iron and coffee, and will depart again soon with another shipment. Discusses recent stormy weather and mutinous workmen. Provides other noteworthy information about the Knox estate and the lime business.
Has received Gleason's letter via John Robinson. Discusses financial transactions between Gleason, Alexander Lermond, and Captain Edward Kelleran. Comments on an order Gleason placed, in his letter via John Robinson, for iron and other articles. Complains that the casks of lime recently shipped via Captain Kelleran were treated with extreme carelessness.
Is sad to say he cannot yet leave Boston. Plans to send Gleason a sum of money via Captain E[dward] Kelleran. Discusses monies owed to a variety of people, possibly workers on Knox's estate; is apparently instructing Gleason on how much to pay each worker. Specifically discusses woodcutters.
Unsigned, but handwriting suggests the author is Henry Knox. Discusses issues with the workmen at the Knox estate and lime works, apparently suggesting Gleason has sent some of them to jail (he spells it goal). Asserts that he plans to arrive at Thomaston by next week. Also comments on shipments by Captains Benjamin and Edward Kelleran on their respective ships.
Discusses problems he is having with Captain B[enjamin] Kelleran, who he has employed to carry cargo for him, such as casks of lime. Mentions he does not know when he will be able to return to Thomaston. Touches on several other business issues.
Mentions a shipment of various goods he has ordered sent to Captain [Thomas] Vose by way of Captain Kelleran. Discusses his lime business, especially focusing on the necessity of preparing good quality lime, and on the price he is getting for selling the lime. Also discusses coopers they hired to work on Knox's estate. Touches briefly on several other matters.
Discusses the travels of Benjamin and Edward Kelleran on their respective vessels, and the cargo they are transporting. Mentions at some length shipping arrangements with John Robinson and Captain [Thomas] Vose.
Provides Gleason with a variety of instructions about work to be done at Knox's estate. Includes a list of workmen arriving by ship, as well as information on how to run the lime mills.
Is sending, via Captain [Edward] Kelleran, a variety of cargo such as corn and rum, as well as some articles for Captain [Thomas] Vose. Discusses several shipping issues.
Writes to report that Captain [Edward or Benjamin] Kelleran has not yet arrived with his vessel, and he is concerned, as the vessel has workmen, money, and letters of Knox's on board. Instructs Gleason to keep the woodcutters at work.