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Letter from Abigail Adams to Rev. Dr. Belknap of Boston, telling him that she is sending a pamphlet and other items. Signature removed.

In English.

Three page letter from Benjamin Smith Barton of Philadelphia to Jeremy Belknap of Boston informing him that information on John Clayton and John Bartram should be included in Belknap's American biography. Is sending papers by Mr. Spotswood.

Letter from Benjamin Smith Barton of Philadelphia to J. Belknap of Boston introducing Dr. Collins. Plans to see Mr. Spotswood.

One page letter from Charles Chauncy to Jeremy Belknap of Boston acknowledges his readiness to preach for him. Invites him to dine at his house.

Letter from George Cabot of Brookline [Mass.] to Rev. Dr. Belknap of Boston, informing him that there is no evidence that the book is a New England version. Has no doubt he will enjoy Mr. Noyes' poetry. Is sending a pamphlet.

Letter from Jeremy Belknap of Boston to J. Wheelock, informing him that the copies of the history of N.H. subscribed for by persons near Hanover are ready for delivery.

Jeremy Belknap of Boston to the President and Congress of New Hampshire asking that the State buy as many sets of his History as will supply each town in the State and each public office with one.

In English.

Nine-page poem on clergymen "Humbly inscribed to ye clergy of all denominations in ye town of Boston. By a lover of jingle." Supposedly written by Belknap.