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Letter celebrating the end of the War of 1812 and a treaty of peace, possibly written by a woman. Notes that the treaty had already been violated eight days prior, but still seems optimistic about the future. “I can at times scarcely realize the change from War to peace & when I reflect on so many great men of Our native Country who have fought the Battles of Europe & found a Grave in America I cannot help saying the God of Battle has been on our side.” Discusses “panic respecting Banking business” and other financial concerns. Responds to news from home, including news of the good health of Mr. McLeod, Mr. Gorman’s new son and loss of his daughter, and the death of Mr. LeRoy.

Statement concerning the worth of Major David Abbot’s horse, which was killed in battle by a cannon ball; it was worth $150. Abbot served with the 3rd Regiment of Tennessee Militia.

Regarding a skirmish fought after the Battle of New Orleans; "I have now to inform you of a very narrow Escape I had of being made a prisoner by the English…"Of the battle, "they had to lament the loss of two of their first Generals & other Officers & about 6,000 men - our whole loss was only about 200 or 300 men..."

Letter of thanks and goodwill.

List of sixteen "Prisoners," deserters from the U.S. Army, coming from six different infantry and two artillery units. Lists names, charges, promises for good behavior and payment of costs, and occasionally notes the reasons for desertion and punishments. Names of deserters include: Solomon Avery, Luther Brooks, Levi Cass, William Granger, William Hall, David Heath, Moses Heath, Samuel Hilton, Johnson Lovering, William McIntire, Moses Meeder, Samuel Merrick, William Miles, William Rines, Samuel Tibbets, and David Tucker. Reasons for desertion include family and personal illness, financial distress, following the "advice of his Father, being under age," and ignorance of the law.

Enclosing resolution of the Senate and House of Delaware concerning Macdonough’s victory on Lake Champlain, "expressing, on their behalf, their sentiments & feelings, on the subject of your late engagement, with a superior fleet of the enemy, on Lake Champlain." Folder include two page resolution dated February 10, 1815 from the Delaware House and Senate.

Addressed to Maj. Genl. Andrew Jackson, an order for two dollars to be paid to Newman. Includes receipt on the back stating that Col. John Davies delivered the money.

News in New Orleans; "I was going to congratulate your mother upon the Peace, but the news of it was so soon followed by that of the war with Algiers, that I could not have that pleasure." Offers encouragement should Hunter be sent there. They arrives just as Jackson was departing; "he is almost idolised here particularly by the ladies..."

Regarding the Battle of New Orleans; "the place has been saved, the British Army covered with everlasing Shame, and ours with imperishable glory - General Jackson's name is immortalized - peace is restored."

Discusses Bostonians' lack of regard for officers; "I am heartily sick of Boston…The people here look upon officers with disgust and terror - No gentleman who has a virgin daughter invites one willingly to his house - They seem to think we will exercise the right of Search upon all female bottoms..." Mentions being present at Governor [Caleb] Strong's induction into office.