Again seeks reduction in rent, describes financial situation. 1s. (4p.) On p.[2] is transcript of action taken at Trustees' meeting, 10 December 1798. On p.[3] is partial draft of reply; [Boston] 19 December 1798. On p.[4] are notes on discussion at Trustees' meeting [by Secretary, Thomas Bartlett?].

States reasons for financial difficulty, proposing terms of new arrangements. 1s. (3p.)

Repudiates further theatre management. 1s. (2p.)

States reasons for refusing managership, suggests purchase of Haymarket Theatre. 1s. 94p.)

Refuses managership of theatre due to commitment in New York, hopes for union of Theatre with Haymarket. 1s. (4p.)

Concerns engagement of Mr. [Giles Leonard] Barrett at Haymarket, reafirms hope for union of Haymarket and Federal Street Theatres. 2s. (2p.)

Relates terms of contract with Haymarket, suggests he would assume additional managership of Boston Theatre, suggests purchase of Haymarket stock. 1s. (4p.)

Accepts managership, discusses scene painter Milburne and other details. 1s. (3p.)

Endeavors to settle terms of lease and acquisition of scenery. 1s. (4p.)

Concerns scenery needed for reopening of Theatre, subjoins list of scenes and wings required. 1s. (4p.)

Urgently requests a reduction in rent. 1s. (2p.)