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Seeking officers on behalf of his brother, Col. Webb.

Charges against the loyalist Chace. He has been "inimically disposed" and represents a danger to public peace and safety. Includes warrant and indictment against him. The verdict states that his further presence in Massachusetts is dangerous to the state.

Provision return from Quartermaster Gordon. "Provision Return of Capt Nickels and Capt Whites Companys."

Request for a new gun to be made as his current one is rusty. He doesn't have anything worth communicating but remains alert in hearing from the enemy.

Misrepresentations of his treatment as prisoner of the British have resulted in British soldiers like Col. Campbell to be closely confined and in other ways poorly dealt with. Affirms that William Howe has treated him with respect all along and hopes that when the recipient reads the letter that Campbell and the others will be placed in conditions reflective of their rank.

Authorizes Lawrence, Treasurer, to pay Captain David Holmes for the "Purchase and Premium" of 335 lbs. of saltpeter. Signed on verso by Shubail Child, acknowledging receipt of payment. Audited in September 1777 by [?] Pitkin. Accompanied by printed portrait of Oliver Ellsworth, engraved by E. Mackenzie "from a Painting by J. Herring."

British war accounts, expenses, and figures. Included are the costs for a horse, medical bills, and boots from the shoe maker.

Requests delaying departure of the Arwin galley with stores for Canada until he can confirm it contains all intended cargo. Notes recent and upcoming convoys. Intends to visit the War Office in London and discuss stores in New York with the Navy board. "The Admiral informs me he knows not of any Convoy for Canada; has just received a Report from the Agent that Eleven of the Principal Rebel Prisoners made their Escape from Prison last Night." NB: The crew of the Massachusetts Privateer Brigantine Rising States were the first Americans imprisoned at Forton Prison in Portsmouth, England, following their capture on April 5, 1777, by the HMS Terrible. They attempted to escape five days after their arrival in mid-June.

Order to muster soldiers living on the west side of Salmon Brook to meet with arms and other equipment at the alarm post.

Accounts due to Reading for "necessitous Persons from Charlestown." Includes costs of wood, butter, potatoes, and other items.