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Writes regarding Partridge's experiments with the cycloid; mentions a paper published by a Mr. Wood of Richmond, VA, on the orbits of the planets; also mentions a work by a Mr. Adrain on weights and measures. ; Williams was the first Superintendent of West Point. The return address of Mount Pleasant refers to Williams' historic mansion in the Fairmount Park neighborhood of Philadelphia. Transcription by Alison Horner. Transcriptions may be subject to error.

Private Porter had borrowed shelvings from a local farmer and now the farmer wants them, or their value, returned to him. ; Transcription by Cameron Myette and Alison Horner. Transcriptions are subject to human error.

Requests a book belonging to the U.S. Military Philosophical Society in the library at West Point be sent him; asks that Partridge inventory and take possession of all belongings of the Society and send them to New York. ; Transcription by Cameron Myette and Alison Horner. Transcriptions are subject to human error.

States status of various instruments and equipment at West Point; reiterates request for book ; Transcription by Cameron Myette and Alison Horner. Transcriptions are subject to human error.

Asks that papers relevant to the U.S. Military Philosophical Society that might be at West Point be delivered to his address at New York City. ; Transcription by Cameron Myette and Alison Horner. Transcriptions are subject to human error.

Printed circular announcing the annual meeting of the United States Military Philosophical Society in New York City in November; signed in print by the Society's President Williams. Sent to Alden Partridge at West Point.

Orders an engineer be sent to repair Fort Griswold in New London, CT ; Transcription by Rachael Sweeney. Transcriptions may be subject to error.

Jonathan Williams writes to Alden Partridge relaying news of a Bill before Congress pertaining to West Point, dated 19 April 1810. ; Transcriptions may be subject to error.

Sends congratulations on AP's promotion; sent books via Mr. Bliss; sends an "hundred of Ball" aboard the cutter "Forester" ; Transcriptions may be subject to error.

Notes receipt of written challenge to a duel from Cadet James Smith. ; Marked confidential. Letter fragmented. Transcriptions may be subject to error.

Jonathan Williams writes to Henry Dearborn, Secretary of War, describing a fracas between West Point cadets Smith and Roberts and the resulting court martial, letter dated 5 May 1808. ; MS copy. Jonathan Williams (1750-1815) was Chief of Engineers and Superintendent of West Point, 1805-1812. Transcriptions may be subject to error.