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McLane, Secretary of the Treasury, settling account of James Taylor, Quarter Master General of the Northwest Army during the war. Countersigned by Thomas L. Smith, Register of the Treasury. Includes Taylor's account from 1812.

Sending a small portion of supplies "which I hope will prove acceptable and useful in your own advancing age…"

Regarding claims of Michigan citizens for property lost, captured, or destroyed in the war; "there are many worthy citizens of the Territory of Michigan, who...suffered severe and heavy losses or property...during the late war; since...they have sought relief from the government of the United States in vain." Includes manuscript resolution, dated February 26, 1834, that a copy be transmitted to the President, Speaker of the House and the delegate in Congress from Michigan Territory.

Regrets that someone else, Dr. Wren, has received an appointment and not the recipient's father. He is "totally unacquainted with the duties of the Office...and, decidedly, the most unpopular man in Natchez." Discusses friendship with President Jackson, who has a "certain junto" around him inspecting incoming letters and is presumably responsible for Jackson's not replying to his letters yet. Vilifies George Poindexter for his role in the Battle of New Orleans.

Regarding service of Dr. Usher Parsons, his older brother, in the Battle of Lake Erie and the war; "his duties were…more important than those of any other medical officer on the Lake during the first year of the War, or until the fleet of Commodore Perry was ready to Sail."

Regarding service of Dr. Usher Parsons, a friend of his, in the Battle of Lake Erie and the war; "I believe Dr. Parsons is the only commissioned officer who was in the Battle of Lake Erie, who has not received from his native State some testimonial of its approbation..."

“Recd. of the Town of Bristol Four Stands of U.S. arms and one bayonet not in order.” “Said arms being in part for those delivered the town under the Act of 1812.” Slade is writing on behalf of the Quarter Master General.

Letterhead engraved with a medal entitled “Major General William H. Harrison / Resolution of Congress April 4, 1818. Battle of the Thames October 5, 1813.”

Reflection on the massacre at River Raisin [Frenchtown], Michigan in January 1813, "famous from the fact of its having been the place of one of the [most] brutal massacres…ever disgraced…"

Concerning the military and law career of William Henry Winder.