Col^o James O'Hara                  Phil^a December 7^th 1792 Q M^r Dear Sir       This moment I am favord with your letter of the 29^th Ulto was happy to hear you had received 30,000 Dolears of the thirty forwarded in Notes — the Specie in the barrel I hope you have receiv'd also — you may rest assur'd that all your Official Calls will meet a prompt Attention, and I think from my own recent experience, you will not suffer any inconvenience for want of money — The situation of the Troops must I think be agreeable — I will remember the Spot you describe it, in certain it merits the appellation of beautiful — its name is truly appropriate Unanimity will produce order, and order Success. — My best services here you will continue to command — shall hope to hear from you, expect next post — and shall be made happy by after communications With sentiments of esteem I am Sir your most Ob^t Servant J^a Simé Hodgdon [should be sent after Dec. 3^d 92]