War Department 29 June 1792 James O'Hara D^r M^r General — Sir, I have received your favor of the 20^th Instant, and am happy to learn the confidence that you shall be able to perform the duties of your Department in a satisfactory manner. I am of opinion that Major Craig ought to have the permanent commission of a Deputy Quarter master General. His punctuality, fidelity and industry on field as to be of peculiar importance on the place where he is as he has the charge of receiving and distributing all the public Stores. I think you may engage good packhorsemen at 15 Dollars besides other 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] more — The Commander in Chief being upon the spot, will instruct you upon that, and all other parts of your duty. The Returns of the Tents and Camp Equipage is presumed to be abundant — In particular Returns — 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 — Sam Jo Nom Htte Secut — H Knox S^ey of war.