Isaac Craig
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Rice Instead of Coffee, Etc.
In addition to mentioning his travels to Fort Franklin, Le Boeuf, and Presq'isle, Craig acknowledges receipt of a number of sums from Hodgdon. Several wagons of hospital goods have arrived but there …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Review of Supplies
Review of general stores on hand, request for supply of stationary as all on hand was sent to Fort Washington.
James Robertson PapersRequest for Relief or Winter Clothing and Construction
Notification that the term of active duty for Joseph McCutcheon and the men under his command will expire in January, and wish to be relieved or furnished with winter clothing as none of the men at …
James Robertson PapersReport on A. Hunn
Delivery of muster and pay roll by Adrian Hunn, with list of detachments included in rolls. Noted Hunn's role in militia that fought against "western insurrection" and service as paymaster and that …
James Robertson PapersQuartermaster General's Intention of Resigning, Etc.
The fifteen post notes of $100 have arrived. The Quartermaster General says he intends to resign and believes that he will not be replaced. The four wagons that James Ritchie loaded with hospital …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Quality of Provisions
Notification that contractors demand number of provisions but that number of troops at several different posts is difficult to determine. Mentioned inspection of pork and beef for quality and …
James Robertson PapersPurchase of Thirty Pack Horses
The clerk has received a letter from Major Craig in which he expresses the need to purchase thirty additional pack horses for the journey from Pittsburgh to Presq'Isle. Since no money has been …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Purchase of Supplies at Presque Isle
Money received and will be forwarded to Captain Bissell at Presque Isle. Enclosed list of article purchased at Presque Isle along with Col. Reed's list of proposed additional purchases. Cost of pork …
James Robertson PapersProvisions and Transportation
Sent beef cattle to Presque Isle, noted boats should be built to transport provisions. Saw mill neglected at Buffalo Creek and could not be repaired in time for winter. Noted the poor treatment of …
James Robertson PapersProvisions and Housing for Supplies
Disappointed with quantity of provisions delivered by Gen. Wilkins, since beef on hand was in state of putrification. Craig was forced to purchase goods from trading boat to avoid embarrassment. …
James Robertson PapersProvisions
Cash delivered by Charles Anderson for the pay and forage of troops stationed at the upper posts of the Ohio river to be forwarded by mail boat. Craig believed transport by boat was safest option. …
James Robertson PapersPayment of Troops
Enclosed pay and muster rolls for Capt. Crawford's detachment. Capt Heth and Capt. Howe's rolls to be transmitted. Requests to pay officers in the upper posts to the first of the present year.
James Robertson PapersPayment Due Troops, Construction, Hospital Stores
Troops all located at Presque Isle, Le Boeuf, and Fort Franklin therefore mustering them at Pittsburgh must be postponed. Money due troops at Presque Isle requested. Expenses related to construction …
James Robertson PapersPayment and Estimate of Expenditures
Payment of Sproat for his work at Assistant Quartermaster General discussed. Enclosed estimate of expenditures requested money to be forwarded soon to complete business transactions for the year.
James Robertson PapersPay and Recruits
Pay and muster rolls of Capt. Crawford's detachment enclosed. Request for blank muster and pay rolls. Recruits for militia formed into two detachments under General Morgan.
James Robertson PapersPay and Forage
Enclosed list of expenditures; notification that Craig paid DeButts for the pay and forage of the troops in the upper parts of the Ohio river.
James Robertson PapersOutfitting Troops
Notification that all troops fit for duty descended the Ohio under the command of Richard Sparks, who was also charged with transporting all Indian goods. Clothing received was not sufficient to …
James Robertson PapersOhio River Mail Boats and Rations
Putnam to superintend matters related to mail system in Ohio. Crews of mail boats paid off through the end of the year. Discussed arrangements for annual pay of crew. Requested opinion on payment …
James Robertson PapersMy Want of Stationery
Hodgdon is informed of the lack of stationery at Pittsburgh due to the general supply sent to Fort Washington. It is important to note that the small boxes contain only fifty sheets.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Muster and Pay Rolls
Pay roll of artillerists received. Muster and pay rolls for Capt. Heths and Maj. Howes detachments enclosed.
James Robertson PapersMoney, Accounts, Pay
S. Fisher arrived with two packets containing money due troops on the upper parts of the Ohio river for pay and forage. Heths subsistance account enclosed. Request for blank muster and pay rolls.
James Robertson PapersMoney Delivered
Woodson delivered money for pay and forage of troops stationed at the upper posts of the Ohio.
James Robertson PapersMajor Craig discusses supply and logistics with Secretary Pickering
Major Craig informs Timothy Pickering, Secretary at War, of the logistical efforts involved in opening a garrison at Presque Isle.
Isaac Craig PapersMajor Craig discusses supply and logistics with Pickering
Major Craig acknowledges the receipt of correspondance intended for Colonel Miegs. Craig also mentions the enlistment of troops by Colonel Butler.
Isaac Craig Papers
