Letter from Quartermaster General James O'Hara to Samuel Hodgdon
Item
Type
Letter Signed
Title
Letter from Quartermaster General James O'Hara to Samuel Hodgdon
Description
From General Wayne's Headquarters, Legionville, near Pittsburg, O'Hara is writing to his predecessor as Quartermaster General. O'Hara acknowledges receipt of letters and ten thousand dollars on account of the Quartermaster Department from Hodgdon. O'Hara comments that he prefers receiving money from the Treasury in small sums. General Wayne remained with the troops. Refers to training camp as beautiful spot. Expects to write from Pittsburg.
year created
1792
month created
11
day created
29
author
sent from location
Legion Ville
recipient
in collection
note
Partially illegible.
notable person/group
Samuel Hodgdon
James O'Hara
Quartermaster General
Samuel Hodgdon
Major General Anthony Wayne
notable location
Legion Ville
Pennsylvania
Ohio River
Philadelphia
War Department
Treasury Department
Pittsburgh
Pittsburg
notable idea/issue
Act of May 8, 1792
Legionville training camp
Battle of Fallen Timbers
document number
1792112980001
page start
1
number of pages
2
Item sets
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Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (2 pages) | ZMA06 (2 pages) | Collection: Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46) | B:2 |
| [view document] (2 pages) | ZMA06a (2 pages) | Collection: Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46) | B:2 |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | James O'Hara | Legion Ville | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Samuel Hodgdon | [unknown] | [n/a] |