Discusses a loan that he tried to obtain, and was denied, to pay soldiers at Castle Island. He had hoped Knox would assist him in the matter, and is disappointe

Encloses a warrant on Nathaniel Appleton, receiver of the Continental Taxes for the State of Massachusetts, for security for a loan from the Massachusetts Bank.

Discusses the detention of the two Companies at Castle Island ... and forwards an application I made to the Bank for the Loan of 500 dollars but they refused le

Informs Knox that he finally obtained [Dollar sign]500 to pay two companies of artillery marching to Springfield, Massachusetts. The soldiers were ordered to pr

Thanks him for his last letter, and asks him to deliver an enclosed letter (not present) to Mrs. Swan and send the Swans his compliments. Discusses the fight ag