Isaac Craig
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Major Craig sends status report from Fort Pitt to the Secretary at War
Major Craig discusses with Secretary Knox issues regarding finance and the procurement and distribution of artillery and boats.
Isaac Craig PapersMajor Craig sends status report from Fort Pitt to the Secretary at War
Major Craig discusses with Secretary Knox the latest issues regarding the procurement and distribution of clothing, horses, boats, cannon, and powder.
Isaac Craig PapersMajor Craig sends status report from Fort Pitt to the Secretary at War
Major Craig informs Knox of the deployment of scouting parties in response to stolen horses. Craig infers that Indians stole the horses and took them across the Ohio River.
Isaac Craig PapersLetter of Introduction
Introduced George McCully, former officer in Pennsylvania line. Describes relationship with Cornplanter and other Northern chiefs, geographical knowledge and experience. Noted his travel from Fort …
James Robertson PapersLedger of contractors obligated to provide river boats
This document is a ledger consisting of builders that have been contracted to provide river boats. See document notes
Isaac Craig PapersIron and Supplies
Turnbull and Marnie have inferior iron. Superior iron in Carlisle. Agues iron to be delivered to Pittsburgh. Items to be cast, and price listed. Repairs and pay discussed.
James Robertson PapersInvoice of Stores, Shot and Shells, Captain Crawford's Receipt
Encloses invoice of stores, part of which is shot and shell from Chamber's furnace. Vents of shells not yet bored. Captain Crawford's receipt for $200 enclosed.
James Robertson PapersInspections and Rejections of Clothing
Craig notes that, following a general order, he inspected the clothing. Several of the woolen overalls were found to be inferior. A further inspection of the stores has led to 424 pairs of overalls …
James Robertson PapersInadequate Sums, Treasury, Disabled Howitzer
Sum of $500 is inadequate and short of expectation. Will draw on Jeremiah Barker for same. Expresses mortification over issue with Treasury. Encloses Charles Anderson's receipt for disabled howitzer.
James Robertson PapersHodgdon Needed in Philadelphia, Clothing for Captain Haskell
Craig insists that Hodgdon find someone to take charge of his business at Fort Washington so that no time is lost in returning by the quickest route to Pittsburgh.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
