Isaac Craig
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Account of stores and ordinance sent to Fort Washington
Major Craig gives account of stores and ordnance sent to Fort Washington from Fort Pitt.
Isaac Craig PapersWinter Quarters, Artificers, Log Town, and Cleaning of Shot
Mentions preparations for winter quarters at Log Town; furnished with necessary implements and material for building; party of artificers followed. Mr. Campbell had a man cleaning the shot that was …
James Robertson PapersUseless Shot and Shells; Construction for Wintering; Fort Washington
Return of shot and shells. A number are useless; vents were improperly bored. Reports on construction near Log Town. Mentions Lieutenant Lee and Dragoons setting off for Fort Washington.
James Robertson PapersUpdates on Supplies
List of supplies forwarded under the care of the Quartermaster General. Major Smith in pursuit of Indians that crossed Allegheny River. Turnbull and Marnie notified Craig that shot is ready, it must …
James Robertson PapersUpdates on Officers and Contracts
Copy of oaths and receipts of Cummings and Butler. Routes and destinations of officers and boats. Notification that Craig contracted for the building of boats, received Knox orders to contract with …
James Robertson PapersUpdates on Fort Franklin
Goods forwarded to Fort Franklin, discussed financial situation and reparations due Cornplanter.
James Robertson PapersUpdates on Building Block House
Explained problems that have postponed building block house.
James Robertson PapersTroops to Fort Franklin, Supply Distribution
Jeffers to march to Fort Franklin, Craig delivered provisions. Recently purchased boats are of high quality, will transport goods and people safely.l
James Robertson PapersTea and Chocolate for Sick
Enclosed tea and chocolate for sick men. Surgeon ordered to post. Updates on troops locations and numbers. Major Zeigler planning to resign.
James Robertson PapersSupply of Troops
Describes obtaining supplies for troops, shortages, and payment. Craig thinks that the payment offered by O'Hara for his position is too low.
James Robertson PapersSupplies and Update from Fort Franklin
Request to Turnbull and Marnie to cast six pound shot for United States. Due to severe winter weather, procuring materials for block house has been difficult and Craig cannot give an accurate …
James Robertson PapersSupplies
Discusses accounts from Hodgdon's administration. Transport of supplies and wagoners to restock stores.
First Congress: President's Message Transmitting Reports From the Secretary of War to the Senate [1A-E4] (RG46)Sketch of Block House
Enclosed sketch of newly completed block house and other buildings with full description of size, location, and plan for additional buildings.
James Robertson PapersSheet Iron Not Arrived, Causing Delays in Production
Craig believed waggoners stopped over at their homes to plant corn while transporting cannons and sheet iron. Delay in transport has caused delay in production of camp kettles and other goods. Capt. …
James Robertson PapersSettlement of Accounts, William Knox and Wagoners
Mentions preparation of vouchers and settlement of accounts. Quartermaster General is displeased with William Knox for employing improper waggoners. John Wilmer left previous day with Newman's sword. …
James Robertson PapersSettlement of Accounts
Preparing abstract to settle accounts, will work with Hodgdon to satisfy all debt.
James Robertson PapersSeparating the Powder Using the Sieves
Talks about using the sieves to separate the course from the fine grains of gun powder. Mentions using new casks. No stores have come to hand since last post, nor is there any news on any wagon being …
James Robertson PapersReturns, Powder, Return of Howitzers, Untimely Remittances
Encloses return. Expects to receive powder. General Wayne ordered return of three of the small howitzers; trunnions are insufficient. Mentions settlement of accounts. Laments the lack of timely …
James Robertson PapersReturn of Stores and Report on Activities
Forwards return of stores. Does not include boats. Mentions camp kettles. Dr. Hutcheson has set out for Fort Franklin with David Mead. Report of Major McCullen defeat at Beaver Creek proved false. …
James Robertson PapersRequested Instructions
Requested instructions on how to repair damaged arms that were delivered to Pittsburgh. Notification that Cornplanter and other Indians were at Fort Franklin to receive Indian goods in possession of …
James Robertson Papers
