Isaac Craig
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Letters; Ohio River Iced Up; Garrison Musters and Pay Rolls
Received letters, including one to Lieutenant Robert Thompson. Weather has unexpectedly changed and prevented Major Cass from embarking; Ohio River full of ice. Captain Crawford not yet returned. …
James Robertson PapersLetters for Major General Wayne; Ohio River passable; whiskey for Fort Washington
Received letter and packet addressed to Major General Wayne and officers. All was forwarded in charge of Major Cass' detachment. River is clear of ice and there is prospect of safe passage to Fort …
James Robertson PapersInsurgents Attack
Astonished saddles and bridles were still missing,. Craig positive of their shipment by boat. Possibility they were taken by Col. Edwards by mistake. Details on men assembled to attack fort and expel …
James Robertson PapersFunding and Currency
Major Craig discusses the muster and pay rolls for Forts Fayette, Wheeling, Franklin, and Beaver Blockhouse with Joseph Howell.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Forwarded Money, Delivery of Supplies
Packet of letters and money to QMG O'Hara forwarded via Lieut. Bissel. General return of stores for militia army sent to Secretary of War, Craig requested Howell make a copy for his use as Craig was …
James Robertson PapersForwarded Letters
Letter from Major Stagg received along with packet of letters to various troops which will be forwarded. Prospect of peace fading.
James Robertson PapersForwarded Letter
Letter to Gen. Wayne received, will be forwarded on well armed light boat. It is expected to reach Fort Washington shortly due to rain swollen rivers. Supplies to Fort Washington to be sent forward. …
James Robertson PapersFinances and Destruction of Property
Charges of Hospital Department to be examined and paid, other regular finances discussed. Noted the destruction of officers property by insurgents and lack of support in obtaining the insurgents from …
James Robertson PapersExtract of a Letter Isaac Craig to Henry Knox dated 3rd December 1794
Discussed offer of head of Commissary but declines, recommends Abraham Kirkpatrick.
Correspondence, Reports, Returns, Bills, Accounts Current' Statements, Receipts, Vouchers and Contracts of Philadelphia Supply Agencies (Coxe AndExtract of a letter from Isaac Craig to Henry Knox dated 3rd December 1794
Craig tells Knox that he is grateful for the offer of the position of Principal Commissary but declines and recommends Major Abraham Kirkpatrick for the position.
Correspondence, Reports, Returns, Bills, Accounts Current' Statements, Receipts, Vouchers and Contracts of Philadelphia Supply Agencies (Coxe AndExpenses
Enclosed invoice of goods that came to hand since last post. Noted mounting expenses of unpaid bills for hospital stores. Craig allocated money intended for Quartermaster's Department to pay …
James Robertson PapersEnclosed Muster and Pay Rolls
Enclosed muster roll for Capt. Howe's detachment at Fort Fayette. Request for credit to Craig's account.
James Robertson PapersDoctor Wallace's Account; Pay and Muster Rolls
Encloses Doctor Wallace's account. Asks for examination and instructions. Has already advanced a part of sum. Garrison at Fort Franklin paid. Muster and payrolls of Beaver Block House will be sent …
James Robertson PapersDelivery of Silver
Lieut. Campbell asked to wait for delivery of silver money, which should arrive in a few days. Cases addressed to Caleb Swan will be forwarded with care.
James Robertson PapersDelivery of Contracted Goods, Suppression of Insurgents
Notification that Craig drew on Hodgdon in favor of contractors, and others to settle accounts. Noted militia successfully convinced "deluded multitude" that the army has enough strength to "chastise …
James Robertson PapersDecline of Whiskey Rebellion; Reports Duties
Discusses Whiskey Rebellion; discusses offer of head of Commissary but declines; recommends another. Refers to domestic responsibilities as well as responsibilities at his post.
James Robertson PapersDebts Unsettled
Expressed disappointment that he did receive requested cash to discharge debts.
James Robertson PapersCraig discusses military stores and shipment with Hodgdon
Craig requests glass to be sent for barracks construction and clothing to be sent for troops. Craig informs Hodgdon of General Wayne's battle casualties.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Craig discusses military stores and shipment with Hodgdon
Major Craig reports money and damaged stores received.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
