James O'Hara Papers, BV 1804-1807.
48 documents

Regarding the supplying of monies
04/12/1793 LetterbookSecretary Knox informs O'Hara that he will receive monies deemed sufficient. Further supply from time to time. Mentions Deputy John Belli, who is at the War Department presenting accounts for …
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Regarding Scouts and Garrisons on upper parts of Ohio River
04/13/1793 Copy of documentKnox's propositions relative to Scouts and Garrisons for posts on upper parts of Ohio River.
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Receipt of payments and closing of accounts
01/19/1793 LetterbookKnox acknowledges receipt of abstract of accounts and orders O'Hara to close accounts for the year. Encloses letter from Mr. Belli.
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Receipt of payments and closing of accounts
01/19/1793 LetterbookSecretary Knox informs the Quartermaster Genreal that he has received the appropriate payments. Advises him to close accounts for past year. Encloses letter from John Belli.
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On the forwarding of money; commissioners for treating Indians
04/20/1793 Autograph Letter SignedReports on the sending of money. Discusses estimate of supplies for current year. Commissioners for treating with Indians are present. Will not send goods until known that Treaty succeeds.
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Notice of Accounts Settled and Stores Forwarded
07/06/1793 Letterbook CopyInforms James O'Hara that he has received a warrant for the remaining amount drawn on him. Major Craig is informed of his authorization to draw on him to sustain his post. The supplies for the current …
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Money forwarded, treaty talks at Sandusky
03/06/1793 LetterbookThe Commissary of Military Stores sends payment by post, believing it safer and more expeditious than private conveyances. Mentions the treaty talks of Sandusky and its commissioners, Lincoln, …
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Money forwarded by Colonel Mentges
11/25/1793 Letterbook CopyThe Commissary of Military Stores informs the Quartermaster General that he has forwarded money via Colonel Mentges. Hopes they go speedily and safely to hand. All the drafts have been paid.
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Lost convoy and military defeats in Europe
11/22/1793 Letterbook CopyForwards requested money to the Quartermast General. Mentions loss of a convoy laden with whiskey. In Europe reports on retreat at Dunkirk by British and Germans with disgrace; grand combined armies …
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Lack of punctual settlements of accounts
02/09/1793 LetterbookSecretary Knox asks the Quartermaster General for more punctual settlement of accounts. Notes that nothing will excite more dissatisfaction and uneasiness than a protracted settlement. Mentions that …
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In the Case of No Peace Treaty; Forwarding of Money and Stores.
08/10/1793 Letterbook CopyLong time since hearing from O'Hara. Preparations made in case there is no peace treaty. Articles in estimate gone forward. Money remitted to Major Craig. Concludes that O'Hara will have drafts to …
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Forwarding of warrant
04/20/1793 LetterbookSecretary of Treasury has issued his warrant in favor of O'Hara's agent for $40,000. He requests that O'Hara provide a minute accounting for his expenditures, which are beyond all estimates.
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Finances, shipments, and retaliation for St. Clair defeat
11/14/1793 Letterbook CopyDiscusses expenditures, drafts, requisitions, shipments of cargo on river, clothing forwarded. Hopes for retaliation for the slaughter of November 1791, [St. Clair defeat]. Mentions General Wayne's …
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Disorderly process of drawing for money
02/16/1793 LetterbookSecretary Knox is upset that John Belli continues to draw money. This disorderly practice must be discontinued. The money must pass through O'Hara, the Quartermaster General.
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Delivery of clothing and payment of drafts
06/29/1793 LetterbookSince Hodgdon's embarkation, has not had a line from him. Reports on delivery of cavalry, infantry and artillery clothing. Packages have been marked to prevent confusion. Mentions payments; drafts …
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Arrival of money and inquiry on mode of conveyance
03/23/1793 Autograph Letter SignedAsks for information on the safe arrival of money by post. Asks for opinion on the mode of conveyance, since southern mails have been lately robbed.
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Appoint Someone to Receive Spirits
06/29/1793 Letterbook CopySecretary Knox is informing Quartermaster General James O'Hara that he is enclosing an extract of a letter from the Secretary of the Treasury, as well as the orders for Major Craig. He is to appoint …
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All Possible Pains Taken to Execute Orders
08/12/1793 Letterbook CopyWriter has done his best to execute O'Hara's orders, despite O'Hara's apparent disappointment. New wagons and axes are on their way. Hodgdon has informed Craig that clothing and powder have been sent …
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Whiskey Distribution
05/10/1794 Letterbook CopySecretary Knox would like Quartermaster General James O'Hara to address the issue of the receipt and delivery of whiskey, which some suggest is defective. He wants the quarter masters of Forts …
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Sundry items on the road to Pittsburgh
04/03/1794 Autograph Letter SignedThe Commissary of Military Stores reports that one ton of sheet iron, 175 common tents, and one can stationary are on the road for Pittsburgh. O'Hara is Quartermaster General.
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Specie to be sent
05/23/1794 Letterbook CopyThe Commissary of Military Stores has applied for the $15,000 as instructed, but Secretary Hamilton has declined to give him more than one third in specie. The specie is on its way to Pittsburgh via …
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Prices of articles and request for money
03/04/1794 Letterbook CopyThe Commissary of Military Stores encloses prices fixed to several articles in indent. Has made requisition for $30,000. O'Hara is Quartermaster General.
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Draft from Majors John Belli and Isaac Craig
05/06/1794 Letterbook CopyThe Commissary of Military Stores as received another draft from Major John Belli for 1600 dollars. He also received drafts from Major Isaac Craig for 3174 dollars. Informs O'Hara, who is …
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