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Articles of Agreement with the tribes of Indians on the Wabash
This document is an articulation of points of agreement that were voted on and passed at Fort Knox between Major Hamtramck and the Chiefs of the tribes on the Wabash. A provisional article contained …
Manuscript Collection.Appointment of agent to receive money and make purchases
Letter from the Commissary of Military Stores to the Quartermaster General. States that Knox showed him letter from Hamilton regarding appointment of agent to receive money and make purchases. Hodgdon …
James O'Hara Papers, BV 1804-1807.Appointment as Quartermaster General
Knox informs James O'Hara of his appointment to Quartermaster General of the Army.
James O'Hara Papers, BV 1804-1807.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)An invoice of goods used for trade with Indians
A return of merchandise forwarded from Philadelphia by Colonel Clement Biddle for Indian purposes.
Manuscript Collection.Ammendment to the Treaty of Holston
This document, dated 17 Feb 1792, is an ammendment to the original Treaty of Holston, dated 2 July 1791. This ammendment changes the amount paid by the United States to the Cherokee Nation for …
Manuscript Collection.Advances for supplies in the Quartermaster Department
Advances for supplies in the Quarter Master Department are to be made after first of next month by warrant from the Treasury.
James O'Hara Papers, BV 1804-1807.Warning that Wayne's Preparations Signal to Indians that U.S. is Preparing for War
The Commissioners are warning Knox that Wayne's recent movements and provisioning send a strong signal to the Indians at the Niagara peace council that US forces are preparing for war.
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Various comments from Commissary
The Commissary of Military Stores has money by post, believing it to be safest and most expeditious. Secretary Knox is sick. Orderly books have been sent. Reports on commissioners for Sandusky talks. …
James O'Hara Papers, BV 1804-1807.Speech from the Henry Knox to the Northwestern Indians on Location of Next Council Fire
Speech informs the Indians that, due to a translation error, the United States government misunderstood the intended location of the next council fire.
MG23 HI1 John Graves Simcoe, PapersSpeech from the Confederate Indians at Miami Rapids
Speech of the Confederate Indians at the Miami Rapids to the U.S. Commissioners of Indian Affairs, where they ask if the United States government will honor the boundary set forth in the Treaty of …
MG23 HI1 John Graves Simcoe, PapersShipment of paper and military stores
The Commissary of Military Stores writes that a paper is presently being forwarded and a large indent of military stores soon to be shipped.
James O'Hara Papers, BV 1804-1807.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)Response to Quartermaster General
Secretary Knox has received the Quartermaster General's list of articles, and they will be duly considered with an application to the Secretary of Treasury for the necessary funds. Mentions purchase …
James O'Hara Papers, BV 1804-1807.Requisitions for money and expenditures
The Commissary of Military Stores writes the Quartermaster General regarding requisitions for money and expenditures. As a result of John Belli's mode of transactions, he expects an alteration in the …
James O'Hara Papers, BV 1804-1807.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)Remittances sent forward
Letter from the Commissary of Military Stores to the Quartermaster General describing remittances sent. Mentions specie sent by Brotherton; payment of cavalry implements.
James O'Hara Papers, BV 1804-1807.Remittances and delivery of goods
Reports on various remittances and payments of drafts. Packages of Indian goods forwarded to Pittsburgh.
James O'Hara Papers, BV 1804-1807.Regarding the supplying of monies
Secretary 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 …
James O'Hara Papers, BV 1804-1807.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)Records for Public Houses in Kentucky
Expected observations on pay for his department. Responds to orders about the public house in Kentucky, hoping records are in good order.
Letters Sent (Letterbook) by Quartermaster General James O'Hara, Apr 19, 1792-May 17, 1794. (RG92)Receipt of payments and closing of accounts
Knox acknowledges receipt of abstract of accounts and orders O'Hara to close accounts for the year. Encloses letter from Mr. Belli.
James O'Hara Papers, BV 1804-1807.Receipt of payments and closing of accounts
Secretary 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.
James O'Hara Papers, BV 1804-1807.
