Scope and ContentIncludes: 1. William Cooper's commission as captain in the Maine Militia 2.William Cooper's order to John Scott to summon non-commissioned officers and privates to military duty and inspection 3. William Cooper's orders to Ezra Foster and James Niles to summon non-commissioned officers and privates to military duty 4. Adjutant A. L. Raymond's order to William Cooper and others to summon men under their commands to appear in East Machias, Maine, for training.