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Discusses a false rumor from Savannah of his troops leaving Georgia and successful skirmish by "Capt. Carr" involving the death of three Tories.

Roll of field staff and officers of the 2nd Regiment Light Dragoons, also known as the 2nd Continental Light Dragoons.

Pertaining to the recruitment of soldiers and Dutch recognition of the United States.

Discusses the impact of Tories. The people "of this Country have been so damnably harras'd with the Tories that they have not one to spare us." He mentions information concerning regiments, General [Mordecai] Gist, and the failing health of troops. "We are sickly to a degree of astonishment... the Hospitals filled and filling and no returns from them. God send us Mahommeds Paradise... Our sufferings deserve it we labour under the three Cardinal wants at this time in an extreme degree."

Detailing how he "obtained the Glowber Salts."

Concerning private shipping matters; "your coast being so closely watch'd by the Enemy...those that go on the Coast in Winter will have of better chance." States that he has little to say about politics and cannot say with certainty whether they will have peace or continued war. The British have sent their ambassador from Brussels to Paris. Describes the [Great] Siege of Gibraltar and its implications on the war.

Deposition regarding a Quaker who carried information across British lines and was disowned by his meeting.

Located in the Quaker Collection

Placement of winter quarters for regiments and detachments along the Saint Lawrence and Sorel Rivers. Includes placements of loyalists and families of soldiers.

John Nicoll settled his account on the purchase of two yoke of oxen, two yokes, and two chains.

Chart entitled "General Rendevous to which all the [Recruits] are to Repair Monthly" and "A return of the Officers employed on the recruiting Dates." Details the names of recruiting officers, superintending officers, and recruiting districts, particularly Maryland counties.

Located in Oversize Manuscripts