The contents are as follows: Journal, 1796, written in North America (MS.5696);

Journal, 1797, of a tour to Virginia and North and South Carolina (MS.5697);

Journal, [1797-1799], describing the resignation of General Washington as President, visits to him at Mount Vernon, and his death (MS.5698);

Journal, 1798, of a tour to New York and the eastern States (MS.5699);

Journal, 1799, of a journey to Lebanon Springs, Lake Georg, etc. (MS.5700);

Journal, 1799, of a journey to the Falls of Niagara (MS.5701);

Journal, 1800, of a journey to the Natural Bridge in Virginia (MS.5702);

Journal, 1800, of a journey to Lower Canada (MS.5703);

Journal, 1800, of a journey from the United States to the West Indies (MS.5704).