Collections : [University of Michigan William L. Clements Library]

Gives rules concerning the marching and quartering of troops when so called. Voices precautions observed by the Secretary at War [William Barrington] when a civil authority demands military aid to suppress riots or other disturbances. Includes orders from Richard Maitland to John Bradstreet concerning military aid in support of a civil power.

Located in Thomas Gage papers, American Series

Copies of documents pertaining to governmental and judicial organization, taxes, and trade within New Spain. Mainly, this book deals with tribunals, the trade of liquor in New Spain, the establishment of a school for orphaned girls, and the construction of a new cathedral in Buen Retiro, Spain.

Brother's intention to visit Scovell. Security of brother's receipt to Scovell.

"On the Advantages of a Navy." Provides an argument on the necessity of a standing army, including the need "to protect our trade as ourselves." A navy is most needed because "we are threatened with invasion and annihilation from a country who are far superior to us in number and a navy is the only means of protecting our coast from them. A commercial country cannot subsist without a navy..."

Writing to his wife in Stonington, Connecticut. Had hoped to leave sooner but has been encountering difficulties trading with Cubans, using insulting language to describe them. Will be departing for Charleston soon, affirming his devotion to her. "Tell the Children that I have got Rum Sugar Molasses & honey for them..." Postscript mentions the impact of the American embargo on Cuba, causing scarcity.

Comments on severe winter weather, cost of living, farm produce prices, and advantages of prairie life.