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Regarding preparations to defend Savannah; moving women, children, books, and papers out of harm's way. Almy states that he has been in poor health, but that he would have been ready to fight, except for the news of "peace since Cockburn took St. Mary's". He further notes that the loss of "a large slave population and fear of a general insurrection has caused us a great solicitude and anxiety - upwards of 600 prime slaves have been taken off by those ruffians, and enormities committed that would disgrace Cossacks or barbarians."

Thanks to God for the end of the war; "as the blessing of Peace is once more restored to our Happy Land…may we be a Grateful people and know how to appreciate its Value…" Describes the celebration, includes lines from the hymn Thanksgiving for Victory Over Our Enemies.

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..."