Isaac Craig
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Craig discusses military stores and shipment with Hodgdon
The retirement of Henry Knox has created confusion over appointments within the department of military stores. Major Craig seeks clarification of these matters from Samuel Hodgdon. Craig also …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Craig discusses military stores and shipment with Hodgdon
Major Craig confirms the receipt of money for stores as well as a shipment of clothing sent by Samuel Hodgdon. Craig draws Hodgdon's attention to a trunk of belongings sent back to Philadelphia for …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Craig discusses funding and currency with Howell
Major Craig incloses pay and muster rolls to Joseph Howell. Craig also forwards his statement of transactions as paymaster.
Isaac Craig PapersContract for Manufacturing Cordage, Etc.
Among other matters, Craig stipulates that if a contract is negotiated for manufacturing cordage, it should be specific with regard to time, place, quality, and dimensions. Past experience has shown …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Construction and Supply of Troops
Assisted Col. Butler in laying out building plan for fortifications at French Creek. As all materials are on hand, Craig believed all building will be completed by the end of the month. Quality of …
James Robertson PapersCongratulations on Appointment
Received Maj. Stagg's letter notifying Craig of Knox's resignation and Pickering appointment to Secretary of War. Congratulations on appointment. Notification that contract regarding delivery of …
James Robertson PapersClothing for Troops on the Upper Posts of the Ohio
A considerable amount of clothing has come to hand so Major Craig is preparing to send it to Fort Washington after selecting 200 suits of clothing for the troops on the upper posts of the Ohio. Also …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Arrival of Mrs. Pike and Goods
Mrs. Pike and children arrived by wagon. Receipt and black horse returned with waggoner; John Poor. Request to pay Barker brothers receipt and charge to QM Department. Request for more nail rods.
James Robertson PapersArrival of Mail
Letter and money in possession of T. Woodson; anticipated arrival.
James Robertson PapersAcknowledged Receipt
Letter received, one believed to be a duplicate of one by Haskell, due to arrive in a few days.
James Robertson PapersAccounts and Expenses
Enclosed records of expenditures. Major Howe appointed Mr. Barnes, merchant, as his personal lawyer to secure final settlement of accounts.
James Robertson PapersAccounting for Fort Franklin and Fort Randolph
Enclosed muster and pay rolls and receipt rolls. Requested total sum passed to Craig's credit.
James Robertson PapersVouchers, Pay of Troops
Money received, receipts of Bezeleel Howe now enclosed in letter. One of Craig's assistants dispatched to LeBouef and Presq'isle to pay the troops at those posts.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Urgently Requesting Instructions
Reiterated request for instructions on receiving flour from contractor, Matthew Ernest.
James Robertson PapersTravel on Ohio River
Enclosed general return of ordnance, Quartermaster, and Hospital stores and clothing . Weather conditions on the Ohio river have prevented over 100 boats at various locations from descending the …
James Robertson PapersTravel of Officers and Indians
Post notes received and will be transmitted to troops in upper posts of the Ohio for pay, forage, and subsistence. Travel plans of several officers and Indian tribes noted.
James Robertson PapersTransportation of Whiskey and Purchase of Land
Enclosed return of commissary stores at Fort Washington. Noted stores of whiskey at Fort Washington; navigation of Allegheny river as impossible and therefore whiskey cannot be sent to Le Boeuf. …
James Robertson PapersTransportation of Supplies
Enclosed receipt of S. Lewis for troops stationed at upper posts of the Ohio river. Mentioned that A. Wayne expected the arrival of the Indian goods which were not at "this post". Wayne ordered a …
James Robertson PapersTransportation of Indian Goods, Request for Supplies
None of the Indian goods and private stores of A. Wayne have arrived at post. Requested files for armourers and blacksmiths.
James Robertson PapersTransportation of Goods and Settlement of Accounts
Letter to Col. Meigs received, will be forwarded by boat with Quartermaster's stores.
James Robertson PapersTransportation and Forwarded Materials
Packet of letters sent forward to War Office under care of W. Christy. Notification of Quartermaster General's resignation.
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