Vol. I (25 April-18 August 1757): [80] p. written from Cork, on board ship, and in Halifax, N.S., with extremely detailed and precise listing of orders of the day during the preparations for departure to America of the troops under Major General Hopson. The regiments of foot (including the 17th, 22nd, 27th, 43rd, 46th, and 47th) were stationed at Cork, and the orders convey the activities of the army on the move. Includes lists of the ships in the British fleet, regiments sailing in each, the number of men, and lists of artillery. The final pages record troop movements around the camp at Halifax. Includes intelligence information about the French army at Louisbourg.
Vol. II (16 July-1 August 1757): [88] p. written at Halifax, N.S. Includes further detailed listings of orders from with the British camp, the kitting out of troops newly arrived from Ireland, and daily military activities.