James O'Hara
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Supply matters and St. Clair defeat
Discussion of supply matters. Mentions Brotherington. Mentions St. Clair defeat.
Letters Sent (Letterbook) by Quartermaster General James O'Hara, Apr 19, 1792-May 17, 1794. (RG92)Return of Wagons, Horses, and Oxen
Return of wagons, horses, and oxen at western posts. Distinguishes between wagon horses, pack horses, and saddle horses.
Letters Sent (Letterbook) by Quartermaster General James O'Hara, Apr 19, 1792-May 17, 1794. (RG92)Requests Money
Writes to the Secretary of War requesting money for the Quartermaster Department and the most secure way of sending money. Includes documentation for postal notes with a list of bills needed.
Letters Sent (Letterbook) by Quartermaster General James O'Hara, Apr 19, 1792-May 17, 1794. (RG92)Requests Articles for the Quartermaster Department
Request to purchase and forward articles for the Quartermaster Department: paper, brushes, beam for scales, etc.
Letters Sent (Letterbook) by Quartermaster General James O'Hara, Apr 19, 1792-May 17, 1794. (RG92)Requests Agreement with the Secretary of the Treasury about Format of Money
Received letter and money, but reports problem with weight of gold. Refers to heaviness of money. Requests agreement with the Secretary of the Treasury.
Letters Sent (Letterbook) by Quartermaster General James O'Hara, Apr 19, 1792-May 17, 1794. (RG92)Refers to Business among Various Officers
Writes of receipts and money. Refers to Indian affairs. Lists boats and loads.
Letters Sent (Letterbook) by Quartermaster General James O'Hara, Apr 19, 1792-May 17, 1794. (RG92)Payments Forwarded for the Pay of Troops
Status of accounts, money received, money forwarded.
First Congress: President's Message Transmitting Reports From the Secretary of War to the Senate [1A-E4] (RG46)Outlines Responsibilities as Clerk and Assistant Quartermaster
Discussion of salary as clerk in the Quartermaster department, as well as rations and horses. Reminds him that his duties include clerk and assistant quartermaster responsibilities. Requests …
Letters Sent (Letterbook) by Quartermaster General James O'Hara, Apr 19, 1792-May 17, 1794. (RG92)Outlines Quartermaster Responsibilities and Western Activity
Outlines responsibilities of Quartermaster General staff and the high quality of articles furnished by their department. Discusses arrangements at western posts and the state of the garrisons. Plans …
Letters Sent (Letterbook) by Quartermaster General James O'Hara, Apr 19, 1792-May 17, 1794. (RG92)Money for Services
Extract of letter from Sec of Treasury to Sec of War discussed, O'Hara believed Hodgdon should receive monetary compensation for his services.
First Congress: President's Message Transmitting Reports From the Secretary of War to the Senate [1A-E4] (RG46)Loading for Two Teams
David McNair will apply to Knox for loading for two teams. He may be depended as a person who will faithfully perform his engagements.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Letter from Quartermaster General James O'Hara to Samuel Hodgdon
From General Wayne's Headquarters, Legionville, near Pittsburg, O'Hara is writing to his predecessor as Quartermaster General. O'Hara acknowledges receipt of letters and ten thousand dollars on …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Letter from James O'Hara to Samuel Hodgdon on shipment from Brotherington, financial matters, winter quarters, enemy activity
O'Hara reports that the barrel by Mr. Brotherington arrived agreeable to invoice. Discusses financial and accounting matters. Troops comfortable in winter quarters and well supplied with forage and …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Instructions for Visit to Philadelphia and Report to Secretary of War
Refers to Indian affairs and raid on Indian chiefs. Speaks of Salander's arrival in Philadelphia and instructions to visit the Secretary of War to report the supply of horses, saddles, and bridles. …
Letters Sent (Letterbook) by Quartermaster General James O'Hara, Apr 19, 1792-May 17, 1794. (RG92)Instructions for Delivery of Packet
Requests prompt action and delivery of a packet.
Letters Sent (Letterbook) by Quartermaster General James O'Hara, Apr 19, 1792-May 17, 1794. (RG92)Extract of letter from James O'Hara, Quarter Master General to the Secretary of War Henry Knox with enclosure to Mr Salander
From James O'Hara to Secretary of War Knox, O'Hara reports that Captain Prior, with 16 Indians, 3 squaws and 3 interpreters arrived at Pittsburgh and proceeded to Philadelphia on horseback. Knox has …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Estimate of Expenses for 1792
Encloses estimate of expenses for 1792.
Letters Sent (Letterbook) by Quartermaster General James O'Hara, Apr 19, 1792-May 17, 1794. (RG92)DUPLICATE: Bank Bills Received
Acknowledged receipt of money from Samuel Hodgdon for use by his department;
First Congress: President's Message Transmitting Reports From the Secretary of War to the Senate [1A-E4] (RG46)Dispatch about Food for Animals at Various Posts
Refers to dispatches about horses and oxen. Reports that the Commander in Chief has ordered 50 bushels oats and corn in addition to previous orders. Lists requests of General Wilkinson and Brigadier …
Letters Sent (Letterbook) by Quartermaster General James O'Hara, Apr 19, 1792-May 17, 1794. (RG92)Discussion of Communication and Transportation of Supplies
Discusses communication between the Secretary of the Treasury and Samuel Hodgdon, as well as estimates of supplies. Outlines lines of communication and transportation.
Letters Sent (Letterbook) by Quartermaster General James O'Hara, Apr 19, 1792-May 17, 1794. (RG92)Discusses Expense of Horses and Transportation in Kentucky
Discusses number of horses required for the western counties of Kentucky and the expense of transportation.
Letters Sent (Letterbook) by Quartermaster General James O'Hara, Apr 19, 1792-May 17, 1794. (RG92)Discusses Appointment of Attorney in Philadelphia
Discusses extract of letter from the Secretary of the Treasury to the Secretary of War about the appointment of an attorney or deputy in Philadelphia. Recommends immediate appointment.
Letters Sent (Letterbook) by Quartermaster General James O'Hara, Apr 19, 1792-May 17, 1794. (RG92)Articles Needed
O'Hara asks that the following articles be purchased for the Quartermaster's Department: 40 dozen horse brushes; 40 dozen readying combs; 5 reams of large letter paper; one large beam for scales.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
