Isaac Craig
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Transportation
Money to be applied to pay for troops on upper posts of the Ohio river. McClary's detachment furnished with one year's worth of clothing and traveled with Ellicott down the Ohio river. Due to …
James Robertson PapersSubmission of Receipts
Enclosed receipt rolls for pay, forage, and subsistence for troops under R. Butler. Requests acknowledged receipt and credit to account.
James Robertson PapersStores, Shipments, and the Boundary Line with Spanish Territory
Major Craig discusses the large clothing issue for the guard force detached from Fort Pitt. These guards are to accompany the surveyor of the boundary with Spanish territory.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Shipment of Indian Goods
Invoice of Indian goods arrived from Hodgdon with expectation that they will be forwarded to Fort Washington. Notification that Craig will not send goods forward until General arrives.
James Robertson PapersShipment of Goods
Irregularities in general return submitted by Craig will be attended to, noted shipments of goods via barge. Noted General Wayne's astonishment in the lack of Indian goods at "this post" (possibly …
James Robertson PapersSettlement with Contractors
Boats to be provided to Mr. Ellicott. Request someone to call upon A. Scott to provide necessary evidence that flour was contracted for by the United States and that M. Ernest is correct in his …
James Robertson PapersSettlement of Accounts and Purchase of Land
Draft in favor of Henry Miller who drew from J. Nevill. Transport of bar iron noted. Charges for printing advertisements of land on Ohio river to be placed to credit of Craig. Requests Hodgdon to …
James Robertson PapersSale of Provisions and Clothing
Simmons asked Craig to draw on McHenry for the payment of the troops of the upper posts of the Ohio. Discussed using the flour on hand as quickly as possible by sending it to the baker. Uniforms …
James Robertson PapersSale of Jackets and Trousers
Craig will publish public advertisement of sale of round jackets and trousers for "ready money" in October.
James Robertson PapersSafety of Transportation Route
Neglected to include notification of receipt from B. Howe in previous letter, now enclosed. Due to lack of safety on travel routes, troops were just paid from present date through end of year.
James Robertson PapersReturns and Stores
Major Craig informs Samuel Hodgdon that he can expect to receive an explanatory abstract to accompany the previous return of stores. Langham has sent blankets and shoes.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Recount of Letter Containing Muster and Pay Rolls
Craig sent letter to Simmons that contained muster and pay rolls of Capt. Bissell, Capt. Crawford, and Ensign McClary and Martin. Accounts and receipts to be transmitted from the accountant of the …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Receiving Supplies
Late Quartermaster Gen. gave Craig letter of credit prior to departing for Head Quarters. Requests instructions on how to obtain cash. Noted contractors made deal with Tench Francis for the purchase …
James Robertson PapersReceipts, Debts, and Lots in Town of Erie
A number of people have passed through Pittsburgh on the way to Philadelphia, including Captain Heth with a number of Indian Chiefs. Mentions a number of receipts. Directs Hodgdon regarding purchasing …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Receipt for Pay for Troops at the Upper Posts of Ohio
Major Craig's, Deputy Quarter Master General receipt of $3390.96 to Samuel Lewis Senior for pay of troops at Upper Posts of Ohio River.
Receipts for Moneys Advanced (Advances), 1793-1855. (RG217)Payment of Troops
Enclosed muster and pay rolls for the troops stationed at upper posts of the Ohio along with receipts from Toamy's pursuit of deserters. List of dollar amounts of all officers submitting vouchers …
James Robertson PapersPayment of Troops
Notification that draft will be made on Secretary of War to pay the troops at the upper posts of the Ohio river and the troops that descended the Ohio as guards for Mr. Ellicott. Noted Palhemus and …
James Robertson PapersPayment of Troops
Notification that Craig must obtain money to pay troops but cannot obtain required sum from merchants and requests it from Simmons. Craig advanced J. Polhemus money to descend Ohio River.
James Robertson PapersPayment of Troops
Enclosed muster and pay rolls for garrison at Fort Randolf with request to play amount to the credit of John Toomy's account. Craig hoped to pay troops under Bissell's command stationed at upper …
James Robertson PapersPayment of Troops
Muster and pay rolls enclosed, Craig will transmit appropriate paperwork necessary for payment of troops.
James Robertson PapersPayment of Troops
Notification of receipt of blank rolls and letter from S. Lewis containing money for pay, forage, and subsistence. Craig noted that the money arrived in large bills making it difficult to pay troops …
James Robertson PapersPayment of Men
Discussed method of paying Ensign Thompson. Noted Dr. Balfour only relinquished part of his pay, now requests he be paid with the garrison at Presque Isle.
James Robertson PapersPayment and Accounts
Payment for Jesse Lukens for his travel to Philadelphia enclosed. Notification that draft made in favor of James Ross will leave a considerable amount in Craig's hand after his payment of troops at …
James Robertson PapersOutstanding Balance of Debt
Packet containing post notes for Maj. Kirkpatrick received and will be forwarded. Special request for attention to accounts and outstanding balance with Quartermaster General to be "negotiated".
James Robertson Papers
