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Peters wrote this letter to his friend and colleague John Winthrop in New England, encouraging him to return with his family to London, where life in the Cromwellian Commonwealth is good.

Sermon notes relating to Romans 9:33, "As it is written, Behold I lay in Sion a stumbling stone, & rocks of offence: & whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed." Includes marginal notes identifying Biblical verses referenced in the sermon. Comments on Jesus's mission to be the foundation of God's works, to unify mankind as worshippers, and save them. Remarks on the "stumbling" of man over Jesus via contempt due to his humble beginnings, commenting on the usefulness of his earthly poverty and death.

Regarding infant baptism. "For Christ May take Possession of an Infant by his Spirit wn there is no Act of Faith in ye Infant laying hold on Christ in a Promise." Discusses various figures and their positions on the matter. Suspects "our Neighbor Hawks is inclineing to ye Anabaptists." See also Lord to Cotton, September 5, 1699.

Defense of infant baptism. Notes others' positions on the matter. Requests clarification of Cotton's views on church discipline and the excommunication of children. See also Lord to Cotton, August 7, 1699.

Letter details the arrangement to mark the birth of his son, the second Duke of Bretagne. Te Deum is to be sung at the Cathedral at Quebec. Mons. Dupuy is also to assist in the preparation of fireworks and royal salutes: "donner en cette occasion les marques de rejouïssance accoutummée" [give on this occasion the usual signs of rejoicing].

Notes for a sermon given on Ecclesiastes 9:5 "For the living know that they shall dye, etc." Later dates and brief mentions of the occurences that brought about its use appear on the manuscript, including "Latter end 1745 being ye Sabbath after ye Death of ye wido'w [Hudson?]" Reflects on the creation of the world, dispensation of divine providence to good and evil men, the enjoyments of life, and the knowledge of death. "...man Comes up as a Flower and makes a Show for a Little time, but presently he is Cut down and withereth away." Discusses how to live profitably: "by turning from Sinfull pleasures unto god, is ye onely way to have true pleasure and prosperity while we Live here."

Requesting assistance for poor Harvard student, John Shaw (1708-1791). Gives a character reference. Has no self-interest in the matter, only believing it May benefit "the Glory of God and the Good of his people."

Two letters: One abt ye change of ye Sabbath: The other abt ye beginning of it by rev. Joseph Lord of Chatham." Biblical study regarding the distinction between setting aside the "Seventh day" vs. the "Sabbath." Includes a story from October 1697 of a waylaid ship of pious men that were rescued from starvation through prayer, being accompanied by dolphins which they caught every day except on the Sabbath. Describes Biblical arguments for observing the Sabbath and the parameters for its observation, arguing for its beginning the evening of the seventh day. Includes three pages of mathematical computations and a note about the Earth's diameter.

Manuscript notes for sermon on Psalm 119: 57. "Thou art my portion, O Lord..." Discusses the difference between good and evil men, with the former desiring after God and spiritual goods and the latter after trivial, temporal things. "My flesh & my heart faileth, but God is ye strength of my heart & my portion for Ever."

Fine levied on David Bruce "for not frequenting his parish Church," payable in current money or tobacco.