Isaac Craig
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Financial Documents
Receipt and shipment of financial documents. Request to forward letter to Colonel O'Hara. Craig anxious to finish his work soon in order to spend some time on Philadelphia.
James Robertson PapersExtract of Letter on Subject of Location for Block House and Barracks
Craig strongly recommends lots No. 37 and 38 in the town of Waterford for the barracks and block house. The lots are to be sold at auction, and cannot be reserved. Craig therefore bought them in his …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Estimated Costs per Quarter and Auction
Estimate of first two quarters exceeded actual expenses, balance remains with Craig who is waiting to find out total costs of transportation to Detroit and cost of forage in Canada. Advised …
James Robertson PapersEnsign Lewis Carrying Dispatches
Ensign Meriwether Lewis arrived from Detroit with dispatches from the Commander in Chief to the Secretary of War which should be forwarded immediately by a confidential person. Ensign Lewis, being …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Endeavor to Obtain Money on Drafts
Craig received blank muster pay and receipt rolls. Craig endeavored to obtain money for drafts for the pay of troops but Craig believed it would be difficult. Craig advanced Lieut. John Tolhamus for …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Enclosed Returns and Advice on Storage
Enclosed return of stores at the Quartermaster's and Ordnance Department. Other financial documents enclosed. Advised sale of Kentucky boats and construction of store house at Le Boeuf.
James Robertson PapersEnclosed Receipts, Updates to Accounts
Enclosed sundry receipts, noted enclosed vouchers and requested accounts be updated.
James Robertson PapersEnclosed Muster and Pay Rolls with Abstract
Enclosed muster and pay rolls with abstract.
James Robertson PapersEmbarrassment in Not Closing Accounts
Lack of efficiency in responses bemoaned. Craig seeking to close his accounts by the end of last year. Craig hoped to travel to Philadelphia but does not have any money to do so.
James Robertson PapersDocuments Received
Acknowledged receipt of muster and pay rolls and Act of Congress.
James Robertson PapersDocumentation of Supplies Received
Post notes received, more details on packages and supplies not contained on return noted. Craig asks several questions regarding submission of proper return.
James Robertson PapersDispatches and Accounts
Craig provided horses to Ensign Lewis who arrived at Detroit with despatches from Commander-in-Chief to Secretary of War. G. Stevenson arrived in Philadelphia with draft on Simmons, but Craig …
James Robertson PapersDeath of Wayne
Letter to Shawnee received and will be forwarded. Death of Anthony Wayne at Presque Isle noted.
James Robertson PapersDeath of General Wayne, Dangerous Navigation
Major Craig informs Samuel Hodgdon of the death of General Anthony Wayne. Craig also acknowledges the receipt of funds. Describes the danger of navigation on the river, with some boats being damaged …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Craig discusses military stores and shipment with Hodgdon
Major Craig acknowledges receipt of money from Hodgdon and expresses his apprehension over the rising popularity Democrats and Jefferson.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Craig discusses military stores and shipment with Hodgdon
Major Craig informs Samuel Hodgdon of horses provided for various travellers.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Craig discusses military stores and shipment with Hodgdon
Major Craig informs Samuel Hodgdon of the election of Albert Gallatin to Congress. Due to this election, Craig states that "the spirit of 1793 and 1794 still pervades the multitude" in western …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Craig discusses military stores and shipment with Hodgdon
Major Craig informs Samuel Hodgdon that General Neville has reported that military stores have been left by the militia army at Fort Cumberland.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Craig discusses military stores and shipment with Hodgdon
Major Craig forwards receipts and invoices for delivered provisions to Samuel Hodgdon.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Craig discusses military stores and shipment with Hodgdon
Major Craig acknowledges Hodgdon's directions regarding the issues of salt and whiskey. Craig also discusses the return of stores for the militia army.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Craig discusses military stores and shipment with Hodgdon
Major Craig expresses astonishment to Samuel Hodgdon over the Secretary at War's delay at approving the Major's claim. Craig also discusses a return of stores made for the militia army and the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Craig discusses military stores and shipment with Hodgdon
Major Craig forwards a third quarter cost estimate for planned expenditures to Samuel Hodgdon.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Craig discusses military stores and shipment with Hodgdon
Major Isaac Craig explains a newly prepared return on provisions to Samuel Hodgdon.
Isaac Craig PapersContract for Provisions
Issue of flour contract with Scott and Ernest resolved. Craig happy to provide flour to O'Hara b/c the contracted price of flour now authorized for purchase is lower than the rate O'Hara would pay. …
James Robertson Papers
