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Troop movements in Maine; he has sent orders for troops to march for Wiscasset and for three regiments to follow them. "On their arrival they will take orders from Gen. Payson or King as the case may be."

Poem regarding Thomas Macdonough’s naval victory on Lake Champlain aboard his ship, the Saratoga.

Discusses people fleeing Boston and the likelihood of British attacking the city; "For my own part I do not fear it for many reasons. The Object is so small (say the destruction of the Navy Yard & the two Ships of War) the British would never be willing to sacrifice 3 or 4000 Men to accomplish it..." If in fact it does occur, he hopes it would not take place for at least 48 hours, in which time they could have the [hulks] sunk.

Committee of Defense request to Secretary of the Navy [William Jones] to allow seamen to remain in the city. Also requests guns and ammunition.

"The Battel of Baltimore" set to the tune of Yankee Doodle.

Orders to march to the Delaware; "you are hereby required personally or by a sufficient substitute, to appear properly armed and equipped…for service, at [Flourtown]…to march immediately for the Delaware."

Provision return for company of artillery; includes table of the number of men per rank, number of days, and number of rations.

Provision return for company of artillery; includes table of the number of men per rank, number of days, and number of rations.

Orders to attend sermon by Dr. Inglish offering thanks for divine protection in the battle of Baltimore; Inglish had offered his church to officers and delivered a sermon to the 1st Regiment of Artillery. Troops will parade on Washington square.

One-page bill for alcohol, food, lodging, horse fodder, captives, drivers, doctors, and others. Includes a pencil manuscript map: "Drawing of 'Peapatch' fortification area on Delaware R in Pa Nov 1814." Also includes a one-page "Draft of proposed fortifications at Pea Patch," describing the architectural processes of creating bastions and expected dimensions.