The first of two volumes centered primarily about General John Sullivan's expedition against the Iroquois in New York during the summer of 1779, a campaign which culminated in a defeat of the Indians and Loyalists in the battle of Newtown (August 29).

The first half of Volume 6 F contains a section of chronological and bibliographical notes not only on Sullivan's campaign but also on Brant's movements during the entire year and on the battle of Minisink (treated more fully in volumes 8 F and 9 F); a series of detailed letters by a fellow collector and researcher on Sullivan, John S. Clark of Auburn, New York; a copy of a journal of, the campaign (June 25-August 29) by Richard Cartwright (1759-1815); copies of a few contemporary letters from the Hand papers; copies of pension applications describing the campaign; and miscellaneous clippings, one containing a letter (January, 1779) by Samuel Clyde, another an article about Long Wolf, one of Brant's warriors.

The entire second half of this volume is composed of a manuscript article on the Revolution in New York by Charles P. Avery. Although Brant and Sullivan are treated in detail, Avery also discussed Mohawk tribal and clan organization Indian customs, other Indian leaders such as Red Jacket, and events before and after the Sullivan expedition. Also included is a manuscript poem entitled “The Indian Hunter.” Draper purchased Avery's papers from his sister in 1875-1876.