Letters Sent (Letterbook) by Quartermaster General James O'Hara, Apr 19, 1792-May 17, 1794. (RG92)
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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) -
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) -
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) -
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) -
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) -
Delivery of Corn to Kentucky from Fort Washington
Discusses navigation and delivery of corn between Fort Washington and Kentucky.
Letters Sent (Letterbook) by Quartermaster General James O'Hara, Apr 19, 1792-May 17, 1794. (RG92) -
Commission as Quartermaster General
Discussion of commission as quartermaster. Provides inistruction.
Letters Sent (Letterbook) by Quartermaster General James O'Hara, Apr 19, 1792-May 17, 1794. (RG92) -
Appointment and Responsibilities as Conductor of Military Stores
Appointment as conductor of military stores, with request to go immediately to Pittsburgh, headquarter of troops. Requested to receive and store all ordnance materials and artillery for the Commander …
Letters Sent (Letterbook) by Quartermaster General James O'Hara, Apr 19, 1792-May 17, 1794. (RG92) -
Seeks to Reconcile Records in Different Quarters
Refers to expenses of John Belli and communications with General Wilkinson. Seeks to make sure records are in the proper quarter.
Letters Sent (Letterbook) by Quartermaster General James O'Hara, Apr 19, 1792-May 17, 1794. (RG92) -
Requests Money; Refers to Distribution of Public Goods
Requests money. Refers to the Secretary of War and the distribution of public property and the military and ordnance stores. Requests that Mr. Belli be paid.
Letters Sent (Letterbook) by Quartermaster General James O'Hara, Apr 19, 1792-May 17, 1794. (RG92) -
Refers to Stores, Supplies, and Indian Goods
Refers to correspondence. Reports receiving the first of the stores. Hopes to have Indian goods at Pittsburgh as soon as possible.
Letters Sent (Letterbook) by Quartermaster General James O'Hara, Apr 19, 1792-May 17, 1794. (RG92) -
Refers to Stores at Fort Washington
Refers to Mr. Belli's stores at Fort Washington and the accounts forwarded to the Treasury. Discusses his expectations for stores at Fort Washington.
Letters Sent (Letterbook) by Quartermaster General James O'Hara, Apr 19, 1792-May 17, 1794. (RG92) -
Refers to Rations and Accounts
Refers to rations and accounts of the Comptroller. Outlines expectations. Requests invoice for goods.
Letters Sent (Letterbook) by Quartermaster General James O'Hara, Apr 19, 1792-May 17, 1794. (RG92)
