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Loyalist claims and backlash against them in England.

[In French] Regarding making a copy of a painting of the Siege of York in Virginia which had been presented to the King. Ordered Mr. Blarenberghe to do so, as well as the English garrison leaving the town and laying down their arms. Blarenberghe is busy with travel and painting sieges and battles for the King.

Letter from the Maryland Auditor General to the Philadelphia Comptroller General. Seeking information about two men who had deserted the Maryland Line in 1780 and 1781: Timothy McMahon and John Knox. The two men were found to have joined the Pennsylvania Troops in South Carolina. Richmond is attempting to determine what payments have been made to the men in order to finalize their settlements. N.B.: A crossed-out “Paid” annotation in the lower left corner suggests that when Nicholson picked up the letter, the postmaster realized it should have been sent free of charge and the mistake was corrected.

Concerning Steuben's hopes and fears for his future livelihood following the war. Dismay at the slowness with which his troops were paid. On the back side are expectations for the expenses that will be paid for and compensation he will receive from Congress, as well as a request for "permission for 18 months to settle my affairs in Europe." Contingent on how these how these payments are handle, he will continue his duties as Inspector General and "take upon myself the organization and disciplining of the militia." [In French]

"After what has already passed between us, I own I feel both surprised & hurt at receiving your letter; I can only repeat, what I before declared to you upon my honor, that in the present circumstances it is not in my power to take you to India, and that before I leave this country I will remind his Majesty of your services in America. If I undertook to do more I should only deceive you." See Ban[astre] Tarleton ADfS to [Charles Cornwallis], 1786 March 21.

Not accompanying Cornwallis to India would be disgraceful. Disappointed about his change in employment and the disconnect between Cornwallis' private appreciation and the public failure to offer reward and recognition. Includes revisions and crossed out portions. See [Charles] Cornwallis ALS to [Banastre] Tarleton, 1786 March 21.

Regarding reports that Britain has refused to relinquish posts in America; "Accounts are received that the Lords of London...vily refused to relinquish the ports on the frontiers, alledging in excuse that the...states have violated the treaties of peace...since the date of the treaty."

Lyrics to an ode that "was Sung on Bunkers-Hill by Mr. Rea & Several other Gentlemen accompanied with the Band June 17th 1786." Commemorative song about the Battle of Bunker Hill, sung upon the opening of a new bridge across the Charles River.

Bail bond. Mulliner and Graham are bound to pay Willett, Sheriff of the City and County of New York, one hundred and forty pounds.

Copy of the original return provided in pursuance of the 1785 Act "for directing the mode of distributing the Donation Lands, promised the troops by this Commonwealth." Survey of Lot 1561, performed on October 11, 1785, consisting of 200 acres of land on the west side of the Alleghany River in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. Includes a manuscript map of the lot, noting a river, types of trees, and surrounding lots. Docketed on the verso "Thomas Monday, private."