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Orders to find smuggled goods; "if it should appear that the blankets have been smuggled, you will have them seized." Irvine is to send the Department an estimate of the appropriations his department will need for the coming year.

Order for five cords of firewood.

Muster roll for the Massachusetts company of artillery under Captain Samuel Ranlet.

Located in Oversize Manuscripts.

Account certifying that Wilson delivered the items listed (rations of pork, flour, and whiskey) to Antoine Boidon, "Patronizing the said James Morrisons Boat loaded with provisions destined for the Port of France…"

Muster roll and pay receipt under Capt. Ira Hills; includes notes on deserters and those discharged. Folder includes two pay receipt rolls for the regiment.

Military discharge, orders by Brigade Major James [Swan] which include paroling McDonough.

Military strategy against General McArthur, hopes of setting up American troops as prey to Indian attacks, orders to burn American mills; "I am in hopes the force under General McArthur will…fall a sacrifice to the exertions of the Indians supported, as I trust they will have been by every possible assistance..." Because the Americans have destroyed British mills, he orders Drummond to "direct the Troops under your Command no longer to abstain...from burning the Mills in the Enemy's Country..."

Discusses his company's involvement in the Battle at Chippewa, summarizes the Niagara Campaign. He recounts a duel; "there was a Duel fought yesterday between Doct Dade of the tenth, and Capt James Paxton, of the twelveth, Dade was Killed Dead on the spot, and Capt Paxton Mortally wounded through the body."

Hopes to see a body of troops raised by the state; "It is much to be desired to have a body of regular troops raised by the State for its defence but I fear the means will be wanting to raise and pay a competent number."

Order to pay $8 for an express rider to take dispatches to Maj. Gen. [Andrew] Jackson. Includes confirmation stating that "The above Services were performed as charged and aught to be paid." Includes receipt dated February 22, 1815, stating that the $8 was received in full.