Isaac Craig
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Care of Powder, Travel Plans of Officers
Assured Knox that forwarded powder would be stored properly and in a secure location. Travel plans of Capt. Heth and Winthrop Sargent.
James Robertson PapersBarracks at Fort Fayette
Butler urged the building of additional barracks at Fort Fayette due to current and anticipated problems in the area surrounding the fort. Craig notified that building is in process and is being done …
James Robertson PapersBank Notes
Bank notes can be cashed, no need to apply for exchanges. Muster and pay rolls for Wheeling attached, others not completed. Requests information on Andrew McCleary in order for him to obtain …
James Robertson PapersArticles Needed for the Army Hospital
Major Isaac Craig lists the numerous articles received from George Balfour, Purveyor of the hospital for the Militia Army. Craig provides this list to Hodgdon, Commissary of Military Stores. List …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Apppointment of Kirkpatrick, Movement of Troops
Copy, discusses movement of two detachments, mentions appointment of Kirkpatrick.
James Robertson PapersAppointment, Readiness of Kirkpatrick
Mentions Kirkpatrick appointment, pleasantries.
Correspondence, Reports, Returns, Bills, Accounts Current' Statements, Receipts, Vouchers and Contracts of Philadelphia Supply Agencies (Coxe And[173] Enclosed Muster and Pay Rolls
Enclosed muster and pay rolls for Fort Fayette, summary of charges listed in letter. Request for money to dispense to settle debts. Capt. Crawford is assembling rolls for Fort Franklin.
James Robertson Papers[172] Results of Indian Council at Buffalo
Orders to reinforce garrison received by Crawford, but due to age and health, Butler ordered Capt. Heath and his garrison to provide support. Indian Council at Buffelo dissolved, commissioners …
James Robertson PapersVerification of Records
Apologized for errors in payments but believed those made were not serious. Believed pay rolls were examined with muster rolls and was of the opinion that waiting for receipt rolls was unnecessary. …
James Robertson PapersUse of Supplies
Money received was only a small amount of total required. Addressed cordage production for limited uses. Noted the liberal use of public money by Gen. Morgan.
James Robertson PapersUpdates on Pay and Muster Rolls
Receipt rolls enclosed, information on pay and muster rolls for troops from northern Ohio territories.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Update on Troops Location, Request for Uniforms
Orders given to send dragoon to Pittsburgh to received dispatches. Details of various detachments. Mentioned need for uniforms for recruits.
James Robertson PapersTransportation of Goods
Notification that Indian goods were forwarded to Fort Washington by boat, invoice of goods on hand. Quartermaster General will submit invoice to Pickering upon his arrival in Philadelphia. Mentioned …
James Robertson PapersSupply of Upper Posts of the Ohio River
Acknowledged receipt of letters containing post notes and money that were received by Mr. Park in Craig's absence. Wagons containing hospital stores arrived. Noted contents of several barrels …
James Robertson PapersSupply of Ordnance and Medical Departments
Military stores left at Bedford by militia retrieved by wagons and brought to Pittsburgh, invoice of stores enclosed. Some clothing destroyed by moths. Noted officers of Ordnance and Medical …
James Robertson PapersSupply of Hospital and Expenditures
Hospital at Presque Isle supplied with articles on hand, fully stocked medicine chest included. Lists other supplies provided in shipment to Presque Isle. Craig enclosed packets of expenditures, …
James Robertson PapersSupplies for Recruits
Gen. Morgan finished recruiting with tolerable success. Clothing for recruits requested.
James Robertson PapersSupplies and Trade
Letter regarding muster, pay, and dismissal of militia to be forwarded to Col. Butler. Expressed desire to send forward winter supplies on hand instead of waiting for the arrival of Ensign Martin's …
James Robertson PapersSupplies and Payment
Arrival and departures of several detachments. Noted happiness in paying for horses destroyed during transport. Notification that he has drawn on Hodgdon to discharge various expenses. Requests …
James Robertson PapersSugar & Spirits but No Indian Goods, Etc.
Craig has received an invoice of Indian goods but has received only sugar and spirits and no Indian goods. He has drawn on Hodgdon a sum to be paid to Oliver Ormsby, merchant at Pittsburgh. He still …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Stores and Indian Goods
Military stores removed from militia encampment to Fort Fayette except for essential items required by men currently being inoculated for small pox. Indian goods for Chickasaws delivered (and listed). …
James Robertson PapersStatus of Indian Goods and Supplies
Post rider and mail boat crew paid through the end of the year. Indian goods received and inspected, will be forwarded to Fort Washington. Enlisted dragoons do not have clothing, request for …
James Robertson PapersShipments to and from Pittsburgh
Craig discusses sundry transactions respecting shipments to and from Pittsburgh.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Shipment of Supplies, Violence due to Alcohol
Craig sending keel boat with small load of powder and lead with hopes it will reach Fort Washington in a few days. Other military supplies sent to Presque Isle. Notification by Cornplanter that …
James Robertson PapersShipment of Military Stores
Orders arrived late due to weather conditions on the Ohio river. Recounts articles shipped to Fort Washington.
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