Isaac Craig
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Land Warrants
Notification that J. Bever, land surveyor, will call upon Hodgdon for military land warrant. Bever en route to Philadelphia to attend drawing of lottery and to locate several land warrants currently …
James Robertson PapersLack of Respect from the Secretary of War
Major Craig laments to Samuel Hodgdon regarding the lack of respect shown to him by the Secretary at War. Craig mentions appealing to Congress to obtain settlement on his claims.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Labor Needed for Glass Manufacturing, Etc.
Major Craig forwards a return of ordinance stores and clothing to Samuel Hodgdon. Craig also discusses plans to procure the tools and labor needed for glass manufacturing.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Issues Related to Land Warrants
Major Craig discusses issues related to land warrants and the Secretary at War with Samuel Hodgdon.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Issues Related to Armorers
Major Craig discusses issues related to armorers and the Secretary at War with Samuel Hodgdon. He commiserates with Hodgdon over the state of his application.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Indian Annuities
Major Craig informs Samuel Hodgdon that the Indian annuities destined for Detriot have been shipped via Presque Isle while the annuities intended for the Choctaws and Chickasaws will descend the Ohio …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Inadequate Compensation
Major Craig complains to Samuel Hodgdon of not being compensated for acting as the commissary of miltary stores and clothing. Craig suggests that he intends to appeal to Congress for satisfaction.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Glass Manufacturing Business
Major Craig discusses the prospects for a successful glass manufacturing business with Samuel Hodgdon.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Fire that Destroyed the War Department Building
Major Craig expresses regret to Samuel Hodgdon after receiving news of the fire that destroyed the War Department building and records. Craig anticipates much confusion from the loss.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Final Letter to Little Turtle
Major Craig confirms that the Secretary at War's final letter to Little Turtle will be printed as instructed. Craig also discusses accounting matters with Hodgdon.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Drawing of the Lottery in Philadelphia, Etc.
Craig has directed surveyor John Beaver to give Hodgdon the military land warrant in the name of Joseph Johnston. Beaver is on his way to Philadelphia to attend the drawing of the lottery.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Dire Need of Winter Clothing
Major Craig reiterates the dire need for winter clothing to Samuel Hodgdon. Craig asks Hodgdon what steps he should take to press his claim for adequate compensation for services rendered.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Craig discusses military stores and shipment with Hodgdon
Major Craig informs Samuel Hodgdon that payment from Captain Turner will soon be had. Craig also mentions that troops remain in their encampments. In the postscript, Craig asks about a box sent by …
Isaac Craig PapersCraig discusses military stores and shipment with Hodgdon
Major Craig asks Samuel Hodgdon for more clothing for the troops.
Isaac Craig PapersCraig discusses military stores and shipment with Hodgdon
Major Craig discusses the supply of gunpowder with Samuel Hodgdon. Craig also mentions the plight of the local farmers: good harvest but bad market.
Isaac Craig PapersCraig discusses military stores and shipment with Hodgdon
Major Craig notes no news of importance and reports no signs of troop arrivals to Samuel Hodgdon.
Isaac Craig PapersCraig discusses military stores and shipment with Hodgdon
Major Craig forwards receipts and discusses final accounting matters with Samuel Hodgdon. Craig expresses a forlorn hope that their "old friend Henry" Knox may yet receive an invitation to return as …
Isaac Craig PapersCraig discusses military stores and shipment with Hodgdon
Major Craig informs Samuel Hodgdon of his intent to send returns by next post. Craig also mentions Pittsburgh's public commemoration of General Washington.
Isaac Craig PapersCorrections Due to Errors in the Return, Etc.
Upon reviewing his transactions for 1798 Craig has with great pain detected some errors so he encloses corrected returns for the months of April through September of that year. Hodgdon's removal to …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Change in the Quartermaster General's Department, Etc.
The Quartermaster General has proposed a change in his department which Craig will communicate to Hodgdon as soon as he is well acquainted with it.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Ceremony for General Washington
Major Craig describes to Samuel Hodgdon the ceremony in Pittsburgh held to honor General Washington.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Arrival of Seven Guns
Craig says that although the General is not yet arrived, he should be in Pittsburgh soon. Arrangements have been made for distributing the clothing and other supplies. Craig annouces the arrival of 7 …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Arrival of Harrison and Tracey
Major Craig informs Samuel Hodgdon of the arrival of William Harrison and Uriah Tracey.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
