Isaac Craig
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Compensation and Payment of Accounts
Requested attention to drafts to be made on accounts, noted lack of money available to settle accounts due to expenses of contractors and transportation of provisions. Enclosed general return of …
James Robertson PapersCompensation and Clothing
Payment of waggoners discussed. Armourers can manufacture bayonets in Pittsburgh therefore they do not need to be sent from Philadelphia. Again requested compensation for additional services and …
James Robertson PapersBills, Stores Shipped, Returns of Stores
Major Craig acknowledges the receipt of money from Hodgdon. Craig informs Hodgdon that a general return of ordinance, hospital stores, and quartermaster stores has been forwarded to the Secretary at …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Bills and Vouchers
Major Craig forwards vouchers of issues of provisions to Hodgdon along with a general return of stores.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Approved Receipt of Flour
Ongoing problem with receiving instructions from War Department for the lawful acceptance of flour provided by the late contractors. Noted that a deposition to support contractors claim that the U.S. …
James Robertson PapersAccounts, Payment, and Request for Supplies
Enclosed letter to Butler within letter, will be forwarded and accounts will be adjusted. Money lent to Capt. Lewis so he can continue on march. Gen. Wayne's baggage arrived with J. Sturgeon. …
James Robertson PapersAccounts for Butler and His Men
Craig forwarded Butlers receipt rolls. Account for pay, forage, and subsistence of Butler for six months also included.
James Robertson PapersAccounts and Expenditures Transmitted
Informs the Secretary that he has just submitted muster and pay rolls for several detachments, as well as an account of expenditures for various departments.
James Robertson Papers$2500 for the Troops of the Upper Posts of the Ohio
Craig acknowledges receipt of a post note of $2500 on account of the pay of the troops of the upper posts of the Ohio for which he accepts responsibility.
Receipts for Moneys Advanced (Advances), 1793-1855. (RG217)Wrong Account Information
Letter to Charles Martin received, but Martin stated it is wrong and will not refund amount. Craig said Martin will inform Simmons of errors.
James Robertson PapersWhiskey on Hand
Requests orders on how to dispose of whiskey previously intended for John Park who cannot receive it due to lack of instructions.
James Robertson PapersWeather, Supplies, and Payment
Noted severe weather and conditions on river related to ice. Arrival of newspapers, Indian baggage, and other supplies described. Enclosed estimate of expenditures for Pittsburgh. Requests …
James Robertson PapersValue of Buildings and Forwarded Supplies
Recounted the construction of buildings at Fort Pitt. Buildings were made of logs and are decayed, in addition they were built on private land which was recently sold to private citizens. Craig …
James Robertson PapersTransportation to Fort Massac
Will forward letter under confidential express along with order to boatmen transporting medicine to Fort Massac to continue on under the direction of the commanding officer of Fort Massac. Boats …
James Robertson PapersTransportation Routes to Northwestern Posts
Letter on transportation to Northwestern posts via Lake Erie received. Craig believed travel through Presque Isle, Le Boeuf, Franklin and Pittsburgh was a better choice. Craig cited a frozen lake as …
James Robertson PapersTransportation on River
River becoming navigable will ship off stores shortly. Mentioned death of Red Pole.
James Robertson PapersTransportation of Supplies, Value
Hoped lack of communication was not due to "fatal malady" that prevails in Philadelphia. Requested money advanced to T. Martin be credited to account of Craig. Suggested the cost of lost supplies …
James Robertson PapersTransportation of Stores
Craig paid Capt. Lewis and Capt. Pierce's companies, amount is high due to successful recruiting. Muster and pay rolls transmitted to Accountant of War Department. Shipment of stores to be sent by …
James Robertson PapersTransportation of Provisions and Land Purchase
Craig to provide transportation for Ordnance stores to be sent forward to Massac. Craig requested weight of stores so as to provide appropriate travel. Pay and account of Campbell and Haragan …
James Robertson PapersTransportation of Provisions
Hamilton's wagons arrived under direction of D. Buchanan, who was given money for his return trip. Packages to be forwarded to Massac, but unsure if shipment is whole, therefore requests list of …
James Robertson PapersTransportation of Provisions
List of provisions to arrive at Craig's post enabled him to secure transportation. J.Hamilton, waggoner, needs money after transporting stores for Col. Strong. Requests credit to account for amount …
James Robertson PapersTransportation of Provisions
Letter with invoices for stores at Fort Massac received. Powder sent to Fort Washington and have boats ready to transport stores to Massac. Box containing duck tone and steelyards not yet found.
James Robertson Papers
