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The Governor of Massachusetts [John Brooks] has accepted Stebbins' resignation as lieutenant colonel commanded and colonel by brevet of the 1st Artillery Brigade in the 4th Division of the Massachusetts Militia. He has been honorably discharged.

Regarding three months extra pay due to Colerick, a volunteer marine, for services in the Battle of Lake Erie. He served under the command of James Coburn; "I have never received any part of the extra pay…" Includes a two-page deposition by John Payne regarding Colerick, dated November 16, 1818. Payne was a captain of a troop of volunteer dragoons detached from the Kentucky militia.

Clement seeks pay for his time as paymaster in the war; he incloses letters regarding power of attorney.

Clement’s seeking pay for his time as paymaster in war; he has received Hagner's letter stating that his accounts had beene examined and there "there was a balance due..of $1742.19, differing from my own statement to that Amount, with and enclosed statement shewing me how the difference had arisen, requesting me to Remove the objections to the Suspended Items made in my Account."

Clement’s seeking pay for his time as paymaster in war; he gives an account of his services, beginning with Madison's 1814 request of New Jersey for five thousand men.

Regarding Clement’s time as paymaster and issues surrounding it.

Clement seeks pay for his time as paymaster in war.

Barclay has been considering making an application for promotion to the Duke of Buckingham, as it relates to Buckingham's speech before the House of Lords about "my defeat upon Lake Erie." Folder includes a copy of Barclay's court martial, dated September 9, 1814, and Sir George Prevost's extract of general orders relating to Barclay’s conduct on Lake Erie. Also includes a private ALS from Barclay to Douglas dated May 22, 1822.

Regarding payment, supplies, and forces under his command at Cumberland Island [Georgia]; "Gt. Britain was at the time at War with America, & Cumberland Island was taken by Force of Arms, you & your Possessions on the Island fell into our Hands, but as Individuals not carrying Arms you were respected &...orders were given not to injure your property nor to take anything belonging to you without paying for it..."

In this letter, recently retired U.S. President Monroe requests that Captain William F. Thornton recount, in writing, details related to the reconnaissance efforts used to monitor the British following their landing at Benedict, Maryland, August 1814.