Isaac Craig
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Rumored Departure of Williams Simmons, Etc.
Major Craig requests the procurement of glazier's diamonds and relays the rumored departure of William Simmons from the War Department. Temperature is 91 degrees Fahrenheit.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)River Is Closed with Ice
Major Craig informs Samuel Hodgdon that the river is closed with ice and all western shipments of stores are halted. He discusses accounts of Captain Vance and Mr. Clark.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Return of Stores with Sundry Vouchers
Major Craig forwards returns of stores with sundry vouchers and receipts to Samuel Hodgdon.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Return of Ordnance Stores and Clothing
Major Craig forwards a general return of ordinance stores and clothing to Samuel Hodgdon.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Restitution for Services Rendered
The Secretary at War has announced plans to retire. Therefore, Major Craig asks Samuel Hodgdon to press his case before the Secretary retires. Craig seeks restitution for services rendered in the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Resignation of the Secretary of the Treasury, Etc.
Major Craig laments the destruction of the War Office by fire and the resignation of the Secretary of the Treasury.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Refusal to Admit Accounts of the Ordnance Department
Craig discusses the implications of the Quartermaster General's refusal to admit the accounts of the Ordnance Department. The QMG says that since has no superintendance of that department, it would be …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Quarters for the General, Etc.
Craig is fitting out quarters for the General at Fort Fayette. The Quartermaster General is expected in a few days. Craig is happy that Philadelphia remains healthy during the advanced season.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Quartermaster General Travels to Washington, Etc.
Amidst a discussion of other matters, Craig notes that the Quartermaster General is setting off to Washington City to meet with the Commander in Chief and Secretary of War and will also see Mr. …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Poor Performance of the Postal Department, Etc.
Major Craig thanks Samuel Hodgdon for administering to his land warrant. Craig also reports the poor performance of the postal department.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Political Views and Accounting Matters
Major Craig expresses political views to Samuel Hodgdon. Craig also mentions accounting matters.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Our Approaching Election, Etc.
Neither the general nor the Quartermaster General have arrived so the troops continue in their encampment without orders to go into garrison or cantonment. Craig apprehends that the approaching …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Need for Ammunition and Clothing
Major Craig relays the need for ammunition and clothing to Samuel Hodgdon.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Murder of an Indian, Etc.
Major Craig discusses postage problems with Samuel Hodgdon. Craig also mentions the murder of an Indian by a local man and the impending trial.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Military Land Lottery
Major Craig discusses the military land lottery with Samuel Hodgdon.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Major Craig sends status report from Fort Pitt to the Secretary at War
Major Craig forwards a quarterly return of ordinance stores and clothing to the Secretary at War.
Isaac Craig PapersMajor Craig sends status report from Fort Pitt to the Secretary at War
Major Craig forwards a general return of ordinance stores and clothing to the new Secretary at War, Samuel Dexter.
Isaac Craig PapersMajor Craig discusses post administration issues with Dr. Wilkinson
Major Craig discusses staff receipts and subsistence accounts with Doctor Joseph Wilkinson of Presque Isle.
Isaac Craig PapersMajor Craig discusses logistics with Major General Alexander Hamilton
Major Craig forwards a general return of quartermaster, ordinance, and clothing stores to General Hamilton.
Isaac Craig PapersLetter fragment that discusses payment for forage
Letter fragment from Pittsburgh that discusses issues pertaining to soldiers' payment for forage. Most likely author is Isaac Craig and most likely recipients include Caleb Swann, William Simmons, …
Isaac Craig Papers
