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Report on Lots of Indian Corn
Joseph Collins submits a copy of a report on the state of lots of Indian corn.
James O'Hara Papers, BV 1804-1807.Report from Fort Washington near Cincinnati
Reports that Commander in Chief of Army has arrived, encamped below the town, waiting further orders. Very busy forwarding forage to the outposts. Makes mention of Doctor Brown in Kentucky. Asks for a …
Northwest Territory Collection, M367Report from Fort Washington
Harris reports that Indians remain peaceable. Mentions Mr. Colesworthy. Harris says he is very busy and does not have time to write him. Letter from Mr Bissell to this family enclosed. Mentions …
Northwest Territory Collection, M367Remittances sent forward
Letter from the Commissary of Military Stores to the Quartermaster General describing remittances sent. Mentions specie sent by Brotherton; payment of cavalry implements.
James O'Hara Papers, BV 1804-1807.Remittances and delivery of goods
Reports on various remittances and payments of drafts. Packages of Indian goods forwarded to Pittsburgh.
James O'Hara Papers, BV 1804-1807.Regarding the supplying of monies
Secretary Knox informs O'Hara that he will receive monies deemed sufficient. Further supply from time to time. Mentions Deputy John Belli, who is at the War Department presenting accounts for …
James O'Hara Papers, BV 1804-1807.Regarding Scouts and Garrisons on upper parts of Ohio River
Knox's propositions relative to Scouts and Garrisons for posts on upper parts of Ohio River.
James O'Hara Papers, BV 1804-1807.Receipt of payments and closing of accounts
Knox acknowledges receipt of abstract of accounts and orders O'Hara to close accounts for the year. Encloses letter from Mr. Belli.
James O'Hara Papers, BV 1804-1807.Receipt of payments and closing of accounts
Secretary Knox informs the Quartermaster Genreal that he has received the appropriate payments. Advises him to close accounts for past year. Encloses letter from John Belli.
James O'Hara Papers, BV 1804-1807.Pay matters; Colonel Hamtramck account; death of poor Herleman
Received letters. Will assist Colonel Hamtramck in settlement of his account. Mentions deranged pay, death of Herleman. Has obtained his private effects; will deliver to his wife.
Northwest Territory Collection, M367Papers gone forward; scrape with Indians; Yellow Fever in Philadelphia
Papers have gone with the grand convoy to Head Quarters. Was fired upon coming in by Indians. One dragoon killed. Mr. Britt paid the balance of pay returned in his account. Howell's account of the …
Northwest Territory Collection, M367Orders for Brigadier General Thomas Posey
Knox notes that the President of United States has informed him that Posey is prepared to receive instructions on future destination. Requests that he repair to Headquarters of Major General Anthony …
Thomas Posey Papers, M228.On the forwarding of money; commissioners for treating Indians
Reports on the sending of money. Discusses estimate of supplies for current year. Commissioners for treating with Indians are present. Will not send goods until known that Treaty succeeds.
James O'Hara Papers, BV 1804-1807.Notice of Accounts Settled and Stores Forwarded
Informs James O'Hara that he has received a warrant for the remaining amount drawn on him. Major Craig is informed of his authorization to draw on him to sustain his post. The supplies for the current …
James O'Hara Papers, BV 1804-1807.Money forwarded, treaty talks at Sandusky
The Commissary of Military Stores sends payment by post, believing it safer and more expeditious than private conveyances. Mentions the treaty talks of Sandusky and its commissioners, Lincoln, …
James O'Hara Papers, BV 1804-1807.Money forwarded by Colonel Mentges
The Commissary of Military Stores informs the Quartermaster General that he has forwarded money via Colonel Mentges. Hopes they go speedily and safely to hand. All the drafts have been paid.
James O'Hara Papers, BV 1804-1807.Lost convoy and military defeats in Europe
Forwards requested money to the Quartermast General. Mentions loss of a convoy laden with whiskey. In Europe reports on retreat at Dunkirk by British and Germans with disgrace; grand combined armies …
James O'Hara Papers, BV 1804-1807.Lack of punctual settlements of accounts
Secretary Knox asks the Quartermaster General for more punctual settlement of accounts. Notes that nothing will excite more dissatisfaction and uneasiness than a protracted settlement. Mentions that …
James O'Hara Papers, BV 1804-1807.In the Case of No Peace Treaty; Forwarding of Money and Stores.
Long time since hearing from O'Hara. Preparations made in case there is no peace treaty. Articles in estimate gone forward. Money remitted to Major Craig. Concludes that O'Hara will have drafts to …
James O'Hara Papers, BV 1804-1807.Heavy Rains Affecting Winter Crops
Harris briefly relates personal and fort-related news to Hodgdon, mentioning the army's readiness to engage the Indians in war and the effects of the heavy rains on the winter grain crop.
Northwest Territory Collection, M367Forwarding of warrant
Secretary of Treasury has issued his warrant in favor of O'Hara's agent for $40,000. He requests that O'Hara provide a minute accounting for his expenditures, which are beyond all estimates.
James O'Hara Papers, BV 1804-1807.Finances, shipments, and retaliation for St. Clair defeat
Discusses expenditures, drafts, requisitions, shipments of cargo on river, clothing forwarded. Hopes for retaliation for the slaughter of November 1791, [St. Clair defeat]. Mentions General Wayne's …
James O'Hara Papers, BV 1804-1807.Disorderly process of drawing for money
Secretary Knox is upset that John Belli continues to draw money. This disorderly practice must be discontinued. The money must pass through O'Hara, the Quartermaster General.
James O'Hara Papers, BV 1804-1807.Delivery of clothing and payment of drafts
Since Hodgdon's embarkation, has not had a line from him. Reports on delivery of cavalry, infantry and artillery clothing. Packages have been marked to prevent confusion. Mentions payments; drafts …
James O'Hara Papers, BV 1804-1807.Arrival of money and inquiry on mode of conveyance
Asks for information on the safe arrival of money by post. Asks for opinion on the mode of conveyance, since southern mails have been lately robbed.
James O'Hara Papers, BV 1804-1807.
