Extract of letter from James O'Hara, Quarter Master General to the Secretary of War Henry Knox with enclosure to Mr Salander
Item
Type
Extract of Letter
Title
Extract of letter from James O'Hara, Quarter Master General to the Secretary of War Henry Knox with enclosure to Mr Salander
Description
From James O'Hara to Secretary of War Knox, O'Hara reports that Captain Prior, with 16 Indians, 3 squaws and 3 interpreters arrived at Pittsburgh and proceeded to Philadelphia on horseback. Knox has O'Hara's instructions to the furnish the Indians on the road and to remain with them in Philadelphia.
Enclosure to Mr Salander gives instructions to set out from Wabash to Philadelphia on public service and prepare for their departure every necessary accommodation. On arrival in Philadelphia report to Secretary of War and report number of saddles, horses, and bridles. Compensation will be $1 each day, use of public horse, and expenses of $400. Keep accounts of all expenditures, taking proper vouchers for all.
Enclosure to Mr Salander gives instructions to set out from Wabash to Philadelphia on public service and prepare for their departure every necessary accommodation. On arrival in Philadelphia report to Secretary of War and report number of saddles, horses, and bridles. Compensation will be $1 each day, use of public horse, and expenses of $400. Keep accounts of all expenditures, taking proper vouchers for all.
year created
1792
month created
12
day created
14
author
sent from location
Pittsburgh
recipient
secondary recipient
sent to location
Pittsburgh
in collection
note
Partially illegible. Copy by John Stagg.
notable person/group
Henry Knox
James O'Hara
Mr Salander
Captain Prior
squaws
indians
interpreters
Secretary of War
Quarter Master General
War Office
Chief Clerk
notable location
Pittsburgh
Wabash
Philadelphia
War Office
War Department
notable item/thing
saddles
horses
bridles
document number
1792121440001
page start
1
number of pages
5
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| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (5 pages) | ZMB22 (5 pages) | Collection: Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46) | Box 2 |
| [view document] (4 pages) | ZMB22a (4 pages) | Collection: Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46) | Box 2 |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | James O'Hara | Pittsburgh | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Henry Knox | [unknown] | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Mr. Salander | Pittsburgh | [n/a] |