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Argues that it is necessary, because of Mr. [Alexander] Macomb's situation, for them to split up the St. Lawrence tract of land. Will be traveling to New York on that business, and hopes Knox will send him his deeds and authority to act on Knox's behalf. Provides news of the health of his wife, Mrs. Ogden.
Assumes that Ogden has returned from Philadelphia, where he and his wife Euphemia wished his brother Gouverneur a safe trip to Europe. Reports that his three youngest children have passed through the measles, and that two of his other children (Henry Jackson and Lucy) have a fever. Asks if Ogden, who operates the Delaware Works, has sent Samuel Shaw's iron to Boston. Asks how he should reply to a letter from James Webber, a London merchant, who wishes to collect a debt owed to him by Ogden. In a post script, comments on the sale of Colonel [Alexander] Hamilton's St. Lawrence lands at a low price to [Alexander] Macomb. Adds that he declined the same offer for his lands. Asks if Gouverneur might be able to sell the land for a better price while he is in England.
Knox writes Macomb about the St. Lawrence lands. Samuel Ogden convinced Knox to buy them. Knox believes that in a year or two it will be sold for a much higher price then either you or I have hitherto contemplate.
Says he wrote to William Constable. Found out from a letter from Constable written to another person, that He suspected that Jackson, and I, had a purchase in contemplation - how he discovered this, I do not know? In his letter, Constable stated that he thought it was too far into the legislative session to complete the deal. Says If he meant this his opperations will be postponed untill next winter - you can best determine what steps ought to be taken in the mean time with the Committee. Asks Knox to forward an enclosed letter (not included) to a French gentleman at Fort Pitt.
Written contract between Henry Knox and Ogden concerning land in Herkimer County, New York. Signed by Knox and Ogden, including the countersignatures of two witnesses, one being William Jackson. Some text loss due to water damage.
Informs Knox he sold a tract of land and will be delivering the deed Saturday. Requests Knox forwards him his quit claim immediately.
Noted as a copy of the original. A legal agreement made by Henry Knox assigning property to Samuel Ogden and his heirs. The property includes all houses, land, and any other real estate associated with the said assignment. Docket notes 10,670 acres is assigned to Samuel Ogden.
Describes the purchase of lands (possibly in Maine) from Colonel [probably Benjamin] Walker. Also mentions the potential land sale to Mr. [William] Duer. Verifies whether the agreement suits Knox and asks for permission to sign the deed on his behalf. He and his wife send their regards to Knox and his family.
Encloses an assignment (not included) to Ogden and a deed (not included) for 32,994 acres to Benjamin Walker. Mentions he has been informed that it is not necessary to process a quit claim. Requests receipts for the above transactions. Recipient attributed from content of letter and a pencil note added at a later date.