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Regarding soldiers' pensions. Responds to the October 21st letter, reaffirming what he told Howard before and that he has yet to receive any applications. "And as to 'objections' I have none to state." Forwards message from the Secretary of War [Henry Knox] addressing those who are not entitled to a pension consistent with the laws of Congress.

Mifflin's reply to the council on the subject of the Federal Constitution; "The expectation... that Union of political Sentiments, and the Advancement of the Happiness of the Citizens of Pennsylvania, will be the result of the Constitution... is a striking Proof of the Merits of that Constitution."

Located in Oversize Manuscripts

Treasury officers require additional documentation regarding payments made to the states "for settling the accounts of their respective lines in the late army."

Recounts news of the French Royal Family escaping from Paris but being subsequently recaptured. Events in France have gripped America. Discusses America's financial situation and the speculation mania. The "Scrip bubble has burst." Mentions compensation for losses sustained by citizens resulting from the "depredations of the Indians."

Has a small force and feels uneasy being on the frontier and near Indians "without troops to check, or oppose them." Requests that Delany send a weekly parcel to the War Office, where Gen. Knox will include his own dispatches and forward them by post.

Acknowledges receipt of letter.

Responding to a request for Dr. Isaac Senter to procure a map of Rhode Island. Found one from just before the American Revolution, but has not sent it believing the recipient could find one closer to their home. Has written to Judge Harrise, principle surveyor on the northern part of the state, hoping that he could provide one. Mentions the dividing line between Connecticut and Rhode Island.

Request for "a statement of accounts between us" so that he can make his will before venturing down the Ohio River. Expresses uncertainty about returning up the Ohio, as "our next interview with the savages will be truly serious."

Signatures of military officers, witnessed by Richard Hatfield and Ebenezer Purdy. "I ... appointed to the Office of (here take officers title of office) do solemnly promise and swear that I will in all things to the best of my knowledge and ability faithfully perform the trust reposed in me." Signed by approximately 120 officers, including John Paulding, who assisted in the capture of John Andre.

Regarding claim of widow of John Welsh, a Revolutionary War veteran. She has done wisely in presenting her claim to the administration and "could not have selected any Gentlemen... better qualified to solicit her case." He would vote in her favor should the matter be presented to Congress, believing her to be "entitled to the same property."