War Department 29 June 179[2] James O'Hara D^y M. General— Sir, I have received your favor of the 20^th Instant, and I am happy to learn the confidence, that you Shall be able to perform the duties of your Department in a Satisfactory manner. I really am of opinion that Major Craig ought to have the pay and emoluments of a Deputy Quarter Master General. His punctuality, fidelity and industry are Such as to be of peculiar importance in the place where he is, as he has the charge of receiving and distributing all the public Stores. I think you may engage good mechanics at 15 dollars besides extra provisions, but they ought to be engaged for two or three years, unless Sooner discharged. I am glad you have not yet purchased [strikethrough: many] Horses - The Commander in Chief being upon the Spot, will instruct you upon that, and all other parts of your duty. The Returns of the Tent and Camp Equipage is presumed to be abundant. A particular Return shall be transmitted to you and if there [should] be any deficiency, you will either provide them or require them to be provided here. - I Shall write to Major Craig about Campbell's Shot. - I am Sir Your Hble Servt. H. Knox Sec^y. of war.