Isaac Craig
970 documents
Advanced Money and Refunds
Apologies for difficulty in obtaining a refund for the money advanced Maj. Langham. Weather prohibits travel of Indians to Fort Washington. Advised Hodgdon to continue seeking compensation for …
James Robertson PapersAccounts and Transportation of Supplies
Ton of powder will be sent forward to Fort Washington. Requests clarification for request of "strapt shot". Noted need for sugar. Enclosed packets containing vouchers for issue of provisions. Most …
James Robertson PapersAccounts and Expenses
Accounts of several officers, companies, and a doctor enclosed. Enclosed estimate of pay for troops at upper posts of the Ohio river. List of expenses included.
James Robertson PapersAccounting
Craig unable to accompany Commissary General and contractor on their travel to "the city" (presumably Philadelphia). Requested notification of the end of Col. O'Hara's term as Quartermaster General. …
James Robertson PapersA Deed in the Name of the President For Lots 37 & 38 Near Waterford
Most eligible lots for erecting barracks at Le Boeuf were lots 37 and 38 located in the town of Waterford. Land lots went up for auction by commissioners Gen Irwin and Wilson, Craig sought to …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Vessels Will Greatly Increase the Expenditures at Pittsburgh, Etc.
Craig discusses a number of accounting and supply issues, and expresses his mortification regarding the orders of the Secretary of War relative to his claim. The number of men working at the vessels' …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)The Governor's Wine & the General's Candles
Major Craig discusses the handling of the Governor's wine and the General's candles with Hodgdon.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Supply of Troops
Craig listed supply of several posts and goods allocated to each company.
Fifth Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of War [5A-F2] (RG46) (M1074, Roll 3)Status of Ship's Carpenters
Major Craig discusses the status of ship's carpenters with Samuel Hodgdon.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Shipping Stores to Natchez, Etc.
Among the stores being shipped to Natchez are those addressed to Governor Sargent on board a boat in charge of Judge William McGuire. Craig has not heard of the boat being stopped by ice but he has …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Shipment of Stores Stranded on the Ohio
Major Craig informs Samuel Hodgdon that sudden cold weather has likely stranded a shipment of stores on the Ohio.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Shipment of Balfour's Chest, Etc.
Major Craig informs Samuel Hodgdon of a credit that has been applied to his account. Craig also forwards to Hodgdon a waggoner's receipts for the shipment of Doctor Balfour's chest.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Ship's Carpenters Have Arrived, Etc.
Major Craig informs Samuel Hodgdon that the ship's carpenters have all arrived and that oakum is not obtainable at this post.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Securing a Pay Raise
Major Craig asks Samuel Hodgdon to lobby the Secretary at War to secure a pay raise on his behalf.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Return of the Yellow Fever, Etc.
Major Craig discusses the return of Yellow Fever to Philadelphia and several drafts made on Samuel Hodgdon's account.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Return of Stores
Return of military quartermaster stores.
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)Responding to General Wilkinson's Requisition
Craig has authority from the Quartermaster General to direct Hodgdon to send forward the articles enumerated in General Wilkinson's requisition. The QMG expects to set out for the seat of government …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Replacing Articles Destined for Lake Erie, Etc.
By order of the Commander in Chief articles destined for Lake Erie and the galley were shipped on the Ohio with the general. These articles should be replaced as soon as possible: canvas, train oil, …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Repair of the General's Looking Glasses, Etc.
Craig discusses a number of accounting and supply issues, and expresses his mortification regarding the orders of the Secretary of War relative to his claim. The number of men working at the vessels' …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Regulating the Attendance of Ship Carpenters & Others, Etc.
Along with the enclosed general returns for the stores at Pittsburgh, Franklin, LeBeouf, and Presqu'isle, Craig discusses a number of accounting and supply matters including a request for a ship's …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Receipt of John Wrenshall of Five Hundred Dollars.
Bill of exchange payable to John Wrenshall. Charge to Quartermaster's Dept.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Receipt of Dispatches
Major Craig acknowledges the receipt of dispatches to Samuel Hodgdon.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
