[Received from State Dep^t. Nov. 23, [undecipherable], M.F.0.401810.] Head Quarters Pittsburg Aug^t 17. 1792. Sir, I have received the Extract of a Letter from the Secretary of the Treasury, to the Secretary of War — "Relative to the appointment of an Attorney Deputy at Philadelphia, and the Secretary of War's request that Such appointment Should be immediately made — I cannot convince that the allusion in this Extract can be to you in particular, as the Secretary's Sentiments on this Subject were the Same several months ago, nevertheless your known activity merits my confidence — your industry and knowledge of the modes of doing business in the public offices, will no doubt entitle you to Such compensation as may be hereafter thought warrants for Such Service as you shall render in this line. Enclosed you have, a letter of attorney, that will enable you to receive, upon proper application the necessary supplies of Money for my department. The purchases and disbursements will be made occasionally as may be legally ordered. I am Sir, Your Mo: Obl: Serv^t James O'Hara Q. M. G. Sam^d. Hodgdon Esq^r. [verso:] [James O'Hara — Q. Mas — Pittsburg] Sam^d. Hodgdon Esq^r [undecipherable] Philadelphia [also from O'Hara dated 17. August 1792.]