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Appointment of Thomas Posey as Brigadier General
President of United States, with advice and consent of senate, has appointed Posey a Brigadier General in the Army of United States. Asks to signify acceptance. Encloses pay, rations, and emoluments.
Thomas Posey Papers, M228.Appointment in Legion of United States
Brigadier General Thomas Posey accepted his appointment in the Legion of the United States on 11 March 1793.
Thomas Posey Papers, M228.Appoint Someone to Receive Spirits
Secretary Knox is informing Quartermaster General James O'Hara that he is enclosing an extract of a letter from the Secretary of the Treasury, as well as the orders for Major Craig. He is to appoint …
James O'Hara Papers, BV 1804-1807.All Possible Pains Taken to Execute Orders
Writer has done his best to execute O'Hara's orders, despite O'Hara's apparent disappointment. New wagons and axes are on their way. Hodgdon has informed Craig that clothing and powder have been sent …
James O'Hara Papers, BV 1804-1807.Accounts; officers at Pittsburg; contagion eradicated
Mentions Britts' account. The officers are in operations in Pittsburg. Late contagion has been eradicated.
Northwest Territory Collection, M367Whiskey Distribution
Secretary Knox would like Quartermaster General James O'Hara to address the issue of the receipt and delivery of whiskey, which some suggest is defective. He wants the quarter masters of Forts …
James O'Hara Papers, BV 1804-1807.Tents for Cherokees
Order to give Cherokee Indians tents for their return trip to their country.
Arthur G. Mitten CollectionSundry items on the road to Pittsburgh
The Commissary of Military Stores reports that one ton of sheet iron, 175 common tents, and one can stationary are on the road for Pittsburgh. O'Hara is Quartermaster General.
James O'Hara Papers, BV 1804-1807.Specie to be sent
The Commissary of Military Stores has applied for the $15,000 as instructed, but Secretary Hamilton has declined to give him more than one third in specie. The specie is on its way to Pittsburgh via …
James O'Hara Papers, BV 1804-1807.Silver for the Chickasaws
Request for Tench Francis to provide silver arm bands, broaches, nose jewels, and ear bobs of varying sizes for the Chickasaw Indians.
Arthur G. Mitten CollectionRequest for Two Mahogany balls
Knox requested two mahogany balls; one for a 24 pounder, one for a 32 pounder. Possibly as templates for cannon balls.
Arthur G. Mitten CollectionRequest for Answer
Request for answer to question on enclosed paper to be returned with document.
Arthur G. Mitten CollectionPrices of articles and request for money
The Commissary of Military Stores encloses prices fixed to several articles in indent. Has made requisition for $30,000. O'Hara is Quartermaster General.
James O'Hara Papers, BV 1804-1807.Notification of Receipt
Moultrie received iron [tr]uck and heels for carriages.
Arthur G. Mitten CollectionInventory of Goods for Militia
Request for information on goods for militia in case it became necessary to send them on a march.
Arthur G. Mitten CollectionInstructions for Treaty with Northwest Indians
Instructions to Major General Anthony Wayne for holding a treaty with the Northwestern Indians and form of the Treaty. Based on Wayne's communication of 18 January, Knox notes that a treaty may be …
Northwest Territory Collection, M367Draft from Majors John Belli and Isaac Craig
The Commissary of Military Stores as received another draft from Major John Belli for 1600 dollars. He also received drafts from Major Isaac Craig for 3174 dollars. Informs O'Hara, who is …
James O'Hara Papers, BV 1804-1807.Compensation Request for Lost Horses
Arthur St. Clair requests monetary reimbursement for four horses lost during the campaign against the Miami Indians on November 4, 1791.
Northwest Territory Collection, M367Treaty with the Western Indians
Articles of peace proposed in a treaty between the United States and the Northwest Indian tribes; later known as the Treaty of Ghent.
Northwest Territory Collection, M367Request for Quantity of Clothing Required
In order to provide ample clothing for troops at and around Fort Washington Pickering enclosed information on number of men.
Arthur G. Mitten CollectionRecommendation for Quartermaster
Secretary Pickering asks Colonel Jeremiah Wadsworth whether Colonel Return Jonathan Meigs would make a good replacement for the Quarter Master General who recently resigned, i.e., James O'Hara
Northwest Territory Collection, M367Order to Maintain Horses
Horses to be housed by Hodgdon for Colonel Rochefontaine.
Arthur G. Mitten CollectionEnclosed List of Errors in Accounts
List of errors in accounts from Commissioner who traveled to Canada in 1793.
Arthur G. Mitten CollectionArticles of Treaty Negotiations
Timothy Pickering - interim Secretary of War - provides General Wayne with instructions relative to the approaching treaty with the Indians.
Northwest Territory Collection, M367Accounting for Military Clothing
Secretary Pickering instructs Meigs on the arrival and distribution of army clothing.
Northwest Territory Collection, M367
