Instructions for Visit to Philadelphia and Report to Secretary of War
Item
Type
Letterbook
Title
Instructions for Visit to Philadelphia and Report to Secretary of War
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.
year created
1792
month created
12
day created
10
author
recipient
in collection
in image
note
Enclosed in O'Hara to Knox, 12/14/1792.
Cannot confirm recipient from image
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Cannot confirm recipient from image
Difficult to read
notable person/group
Salander
James O'Hara
Indians
Henry Knox
Secretary of War
Captain Pryor
interpreters
quartermaster general
commander in chief
troops
Indians
notable location
Philadelphia
Fort Washington
Fort St. Clair
notable item/thing
money
receipt
statement
boats
vouchers
expenditures
compensation
horses
saddles
bridles
document number
1792121090001
page start
6
Item sets
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Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (7 pages) | DFP07 (7 pages) | Collection: Letters Sent (Letterbook) by Quartermaster General James O'Hara, Apr 19, 1792-May 17, 1794. (RG92) | P: 27-28 |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | James O'Hara | [unknown] | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Mr. Salander | [unknown] | [n/a] |