Instructions for Visit to Philadelphia and Report to Secretary of War

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Type

Letterbook

Description

Refers to Indian affairs and raid on Indian chiefs. Speaks of Salander's arrival in Philadelphia and instructions to visit the Secretary of War to report the supply of horses, saddles, and bridles. Promises compensation for his time. Requests that he be very particular in keeping accounts and expenditures with the proper vouchers.

Date

12/10/1792

Recipient

Document number

1792121090001

Page start

6

Note

Enclosed in O'Hara to Knox, 12/14/1792. Cannot confirm recipient from image Difficult to read

Notable persons

Salander
James O'Hara
Indians
Henry Knox
Secretary of War
Captain Pryor
interpreters
quartermaster general
commander in chief
troops
Indians

Notable locations

Philadelphia
Fort Washington
Fort St. Clair

Notable items

money
receipt
statement
boats
vouchers
expenditures
compensation
horses
saddles
bridles