Isaac Craig
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Considerable Quantity of Forage
William McHenley has, agreeable to contract with the Quartermaster General, delivered a considerable quantity of forage to Muskingham near Fort Washington. Not having his vouchers previous to Col. …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Clothing, Stores, Disbursements, Pay Problems
Lieutenant Whistler left with his detachment in charge of clothing and stores. Mentions abstract of disbursements, shipment of clothing, Captain Crawford's complaints that some are not paid.
James Robertson PapersCharges Related to Wabash and Seneca Indians; Captain Prior
Encloses charges accrued from detaining Wabash Indians. Mentions amount of the Seneca Indians, advances to Captain Prior. General John Gibson setting off for Philadelphia. Captain Prior set off for …
James Robertson PapersCaptain Zebulon Pike's Detachment, Construction at Wheeling, Peace with Indians, Etc
Reports on letters received. Captain Pike's detachment not yet arrived. Forwards packets addressed to President of United States and Secretary of War. Has returned from laying out store house, block …
James Robertson PapersBoats to Carry Dispatches, Indian Attacks and General Engagement
Knox apprehensive that detachment will come too late to descend Ohio River. Orders a light boat to be prepared to carry dispatches. Letters for Governor St. Clair and Governor Shelby to be sent …
James Robertson PapersBoats for Brigadier General Posey; Interpreters to New York for Treaty Commissioners
Will have boat fitted for General Posey. Major Hughes and detachment embarked for Fort Washington. Mr. William Williams set of for Niagara via Fort Franklin and Buffaloe Creek. Sylvester Ash will …
James Robertson PapersBlock House Construction; Captain Pike's Detachment; Payment of Boatmen and Boat Builders
Will pay particular attention to instructions respecting erection of block house and store house at Wheeling. Will proceed to Wheeling to ascertain materials needed. Mentions river transportation for …
James Robertson PapersArrival of Letters; Guidance Requested Regarding Quarters for Officers' Families
Boat arrived from Fort Washington with several large packets addressed to Secretary of War, and Oliver Wolcott, Junior, Esquire. Encloses letter from Quarter Master General. Also received letter from …
James Robertson PapersAll 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
Details of accounts current, enclosed. Repeated requests for money, Craig has been personally borrowing large sums from friends to meet demands on Quartermaster's Department. Assumption that troops …
James Robertson PapersA Report on Returns of Ordnance, Clothing and Stores
Reports on returns of ordnance, clothing and stores.
James Robertson PapersWhiskey Transported
Last post Craig sent by boat whiskey, corn, oats, and pack horses forward to fighting lines.
James Robertson PapersWhiskey and Sundry Items Arrived; Pack Horse Drivers Gone Forward
Reports on shipment of whiskey, barr iron, falling axes, scythes and notes that pack horse drivers engaged to serve with army have gone forward to Fort Washington.
James Robertson PapersVouchers and Disbursements; Whiskey for Fort Washington
Has transmitted to Comptroller of Treasury vouchers and disbursements in Quarter Master Department at Pittsburg and its dependencies. Whiskey will be sent by Zachaus Biggs, revenue agent Virginia, to …
James Robertson PapersTravel of Troops, Seneca Attacks
Unknown arrival date of Capt. Heath's detachment from Winchester. Attacks of Seneca Indians on troops at Fort Franklin prompted request for reinforcements. Enclosed depositions on Indian attacks.
James Robertson PapersTransportation of Troops
Some troops prepared early, took keel boats intended for Maj. Gen. Scott and traveled downriver. Invoices of supplies that traveled with troops to be sent to Philadelphia soon.
James Robertson PapersTransportation and Supplies
Col. Edwards and QMG decend river on stores boat. Invoice of stores enclosed. Commissioners appointed to set up town in Presquille to travel tomorrow. Men killed by Seneca Indians.
James Robertson PapersTransport of Prisoner, Provisions for Troops
Upon receipt of letter from Knox, Craig applied to Butler for an escort to Newman, a prisoner, to Fort Washington for further transport to Head Quarters. Payment due troops in the upper posts of the …
James Robertson PapersSupplies Received, Request for Supplies
Packet containing invoice for clothing and a letter for Capt. Howe received. Appealed for payments to be made for services and goods purchased and for more supplies to be forwarded.
James Robertson PapersSupplies and Store Sent to Fort Washington
Hospital stores and stationary supplies sent forward to Fort Washington. More pack horses and drivers to be sent soon.
James Robertson PapersReturns; Whiskey Received; Captain Bissell's Whereabouts
Encloses return, report of whiskey received. Large quantity of barr iron, axes, nails, etc will be sent forward. Mr. Carpenter set off with dispatches for Major General Wayne at Fort Washington. …
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