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Enclosing a map of Black Rock and Presque Isle on Erie [present]. Hopes William will send a map in return. Provides news of the American forces on the Niagara frontier, including the capture of York, the death of General Pike, and many deaths to a mine accident. Mentions Native Americans taken prisoner and Commodore Chauncey capturing British ships and taking possession of the lake. Includes two pen and ink maps, one of Black Rock, New York, and the other of Erie, Pennsylvania, noting military camps and positions, details of the Canadian shore, and Fort Erie. [Original in Map Division Small Maps]

Regarding the defense of Philadelphia.

Discusses the risks and rewards of trade during wartime; "no more goods can be had without giving an enormous price."

Forwarding letters and best wishes.

Selecting a captain; Major Henderson has resigned and Captain Abney has assumed Henderson's former post, and thus they will be left without a captain "and it is no known what will be done with us…there is also a report that General Harrison has had a battle with the Indians and has killed and taken a great number of them..."

Critical speech against the war with England, "Read at Petersham before Washington Benevolent Society of Barre". The writer questions the motives and justifications for war.

Pleas for supplies and updates on recent war events; "we have been anxiously expecting their arrival long before this…Our men are quite naked & extreemly in want of Clothing…due for Godsake forward them on with all possible expedition, on the most direct road--if it should not be possible to send all on at once..."

Details of number of troops, officers, and stations for Warburton’s garrison.

Regarding two claims for deceased soldiers; "It is possible the returns from the pay master may cover these two cases. Will you do me the particular favor to address to me a few lines on the situation of these claims?"

Concerning the defense of Deer Island and rumor of fleet on Lake Erie.