Expresses his misgivings over [William Duer's] involvement with the land business, stating I am all anxiety for fear that D - may ruin the business at last - hi

Expresses his concern over William Duer's involvement with the land deals and states: I shall be happy when this business is once out of his hands, as I think h

Discusses business regarding land. States he received Duer's express today with his terms and has given them to Mr. [William] Bingham who is taking them under c

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 updat

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]