War Department. April 14^th 1792 James O'Hara Esq^r. — Sir/ The president of the united States by and with the advice and consent of the Senate has appointed you Quarter master General in the army of the United States. — You will please immediately to Signify your acceptance or non acceptance of this appointment. In order that you may judge of the pay rations and Emoluments for the commissioned and non commissioned Officers and Privates, in the Service of the United States. I enclose you the act of Congress relative to the military establishment. I am Sir, your Hble Serv^t H Knox [Sec^y of War]