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Orders to report to Major Hindman of the 2nd Artillery to serve as surgeon "until he shall be supplied with a surgeon or s. mate."

Regarding Detroit and Michigan, army movements; "Should the Enemy reinstate himself on the Eastern-banks of the Detroit and the Huron - it's return would necessarily be much jeopardized. On the 27th Ultimo there was no force of the Enemy within 130 miles of the Detroit."

Drawing money from the banks; he sends a check for Captain Irvine for $4,500, "which I wish him to get in American gold or Eastern Notes, as I am informed that Drafts on the Banks in [Philadelphia], or Notes, will not pass among the Yankees without a discount." Inquires on the best way to send him the money should he have already left Philadelphia.

Account of his expedition into Canada; "the British fleet have Gone towards the head of the lake, probably their intention is to Blockade our fleet…" He describes the make-up of both British and American forces, and expects American victory on the lake is the force is ready for the lake. Expects to be ordered to the recruitment service soon.

Document certifying Haskell's American citizenship.

List of British prisoners on the schooner Mammoth.

Shelby has been appointed a commission to treat Cass with North Western Native American’s; "In this mission you will be associated with General Harrison and Governor [Lewis] ." Harrison will decide the time and place for the commission to meet with them, "and you will please to communicate with him for that purpose."

Report of British prisoners brought to Portland by the schooner Mammoth, "whereof Samuel Franklin is master." Includes such information as name, rank, from what vessel captured, and national affiliation.

Eyewitness account of the Second Battle of Lacolle Mills; "the enemy were completely vanquish'd, and only waited a summons from our Genl. to have surrendered…"

Captain Norton has requested that wampum to be transmitted to "His Excellency the [Commander] of the Forces." Includes a 4-page ALS report of affairs from Riall [to Drummond] regarding Upper Canada and relations with Five Nations