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Informing Kinney that he and ensign Brower are indispensable to the regiment going to Sackett’s Harbor, and to "keep your destination a secret."

He has been drafted, but his brother has gone in his place; "Harrison our Noble Commander has at that place between Six and Seven Thousand Kentucky that Noble and Patriotic Stat, are Raising three Thousand Vollen Teers and their Governor is to Command in Person."

Concerning delayed shipments of gunpowder; "They would be exposed to Capture by Sea & There is not yet any line of waggons running between NYork & Boston…"

Report on activities of the U.S. fleet off the American coast on the outbreak of the War of 1812.

Orders for men to search countryside for Native Americans; "Understanding that the frontiers of your Regiment are apprehensive of Danger from the Indians…you are authorized to detach from your Regiment - One Company - to scour the Country on your frontier in that Direction..."

Regarding operations along the Chesapeake shore; discusses a prisoner exchange, mentions Baltimore and Annapolis.

Regarding family news and troop movements; "The troops from all Quarters are moving to Buffaloe [sic] & Sackets Harbour…I think however we shall soon have permanent foothold on Canada side of the Lake. The Recruiting service the last winter has been very successfull."

Concerns the defense of Philadelphia; approximately $30,000 funds will be appropriated for this purpose. Includes a partial list of resolutions pertaining to the defense.

Description of Norfolk and Fort Nelson; "I had hoped to find Norfolk a neat and tolerable well built city but I believe I am to be disapointed in every town on this side of the ridge." Describes the building and the effect of the tide; "we are about a mile below Portsmouth in the rear of Fort Nelson a strong and most excellent fortification."

Private correspondence concerning the defense of Philadelphia.