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In French, requesting £100 sterling from the English Treasury.

Tells of his sorrow because his report on food supply has been contradicted, but claims that Lord Stair will support him in his views.

"Most Secret" letters concerning the whole range of activity associated with the war. Includes thoughts on the lamentable state of English military operations, much European royalty, commanders of armies, politics, finances, conventions, treaties.

For ammunition from Montagu.

Thanks Pelham for his kind words to the King regarding Honeywood's desire for "wearing a Ribband." Wonders when his promotion to General shall come. Claims that spirits have risen since the arrival of 20,000 Dutch troops.

Contemporary manuscript copy. Concerning the managing of food stores and forage for the Hanoverian and Hessian troops.

Concerning the day to day expenses and progresses of the War of the Austrian Succession. Remarks on the Jacobite rebellion.

"The book of the Establishment of the French army is not to be bought here, and it is forbid to be printed in France." He copied the number of French Land Forces from one of these books and sends it along (not included).

Tells of dissatisfaction with the Russians as allies, especially on the march into Bohemia. Very cynical about the "virtuous set of Patriots" who shall bring on a new war.

Concerning finances of the late campaigns of the War of Austrian Succession. Mentioning the "Spirit of Riot and Confusion" in Holland, he scoffs at this in the first letter; later he learns that the Prince of Orange has been detained by magistrates in Amsterdam.

Requests the continuance of correspondence from Hunter. Informs him that Maj. General Huske is to take command of a certain group of troops in Holland. He is to receive credit from Hunter, as deputy paymaster.