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Harries the American Navy and expresses the need to humble the Americans; "The capture of poor Guerriere, tho by a very superior force will make the Yankees so insolent that perhaps they may force their ships to risque a battle - & they must be severely humbled before we can hope to make any peace with them, for their ignorance, conceit & rancour are at present beyond all bounds..."

Letter stressing the importance of obtaining supplies; "The necessity for accumulating supplies for the army at Fort Winchester increases…redouble your exertions to send on provisions - Salt - is indispensible to save our Beef that is falling every day - Liquor we have none of, on hand."

Regarding a paroled prisoner; "As I have found it impractiable to procure an experienced pilot at this place, to accompany a Public Boat to Cincinnati…I have availed myself of Lieutenant Darrah's offers of service on the occasion - and as he is a prisoner on parole, I have engaged, that he...be furnished with a public Horse to enable him to return over land."

Headlined "Thoughts on the President's Message Nov. 5th 1812." He lists 18 points, which includes criticism of Madison’s speech and comments on Hull’s failed invasion of Canada; "If J. Madison is reelected to select the members of the Military Tribunal, as the Prophet said to King Hezekiah, Gen'l Hull may set his house in order." Mentions matters pertaining to trade and politics.

Discusses the movement of regiments, specifically a Rifle Regiment and the 7th Regiment of Light Dragoons; includes another ALS, also from November 28, from Pickney to Smith on the subject.

Regarding the movement of troops and supplies.

Request for horses to transport medical supplies, "not exceeding six with pack saddles, and lash ropes."

Certificate of damage to Thomas Hustler’s house through its use as a military hospital; "his dwelling house in Lewiston having been taken and kept as an hospital by the troops in the service of the United States." Appraisers have been appointed to reach a dollar amount, which assessed the damages to $300. Includes Hustler's endorsement from March 31, [1813].

Winter quarters; "We have abandoned all design of active operations for this season on this part of the line." They have been allowed to return to Baltimore for the winter and praises the conduct of the young soldiers.

Encourages him to buy spare tonnage; "It is absolutely necessary that some person should purchase…Forage at Dayton…It is my wish you should Continue in the business." Requests money from Col. Patterson; "our boats have been frozen up & the troops in advancing are suffering..."