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Laments the defenselessness of Highlands, informs the men of Gen. Henry Lee's success in defeating the British at Fort Moultrie in Charleston, South Carolina.

Letter to a Mrs. R. Graydon concerning the capture of her son, Capt. Alexander Graydon of the 3rd Pa. Battalion. Advises her to contact Col. Cadwallader [Colden II] in Philadelphia concerning the state of his health.

Regarding the inoculation of Continental Army troops in Connecticut against smallpox.

Washington autograph; originally framed with medallion [housed in a separate box, with the medallion]. The medallion depicts Washington's profile and reads "George Washington President of the United States 1789."

George Washington ALS to William Alexander, Lord Stirling.

Regarding information about Lord Cornwallis’ troops; discusses rumors circulating on the possibility of war in Europe, requests Clark's associates to inquire further into that matter.

Recommending Udny Hay as quartermaster General of Continental Army.

Washington had just learned of the French recognition of American independence. He has also learned that Congress has extended his power, discusses a court martial against John Derrick.

Describes a minor skirmish in which fifty British soldiers of Baylers cavalry were killed or captured. Makes mention of a planned evacuation of New York City before winter approaches. In Tench Tilghman’s hand.

Makes mention that he has not yet made a decision on troops marching from Easton, and requests that kegs be prepared at Easton and Albany. In Tench Tilghman’s hand.