Isaac Craig
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For God's Sake, Delay the Money no Longer
Craig laments that Hodgdon has not sent money to discharge the engagements he is under during Hodgdon's administration. Note that for God's sake, he should delay the money no longer
James Robertson PapersDiscussion of various matters
Major Craig informs Secretary Knox that the militia will not reinforce Fort Franklin because the snow is too deep. Also mentions that the Senaca Indians are willing to take up arms with the United …
Isaac Craig PapersDisappointment Over Lack of Remittances
Expresses disappointment over lack of remittances. Has borrowed money from friends. Reports that pack horseman named Gettimy is asking for pay.
James Robertson PapersCraig discusses military stores and shipment with Hodgdon
Major Craig discusses artificers and the settlement of Mr. Turnbull's account with Samuel Hodgdon.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Craig discusses military stores and shipment with Hodgdon
Craig expresses extreme displeasure over not having received money from Hodgdon.
First Congress: President's Message Transmitting Reports From the Secretary of War to the Senate [1A-E4] (RG46)Craig discusses military stores and shipment with Hodgdon
Craig discusses accounting matters with Hodgdon.
First Congress: President's Message Transmitting Reports From the Secretary of War to the Senate [1A-E4] (RG46)Craig discusses military stores and shipment with Hodgdon
Major Craig discusses the schedule of the charges against the quartermaster department with Hodgdon.
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Craig discusses military stores and shipment with Hodgdon
Major Craig discusses accounting matters pertaining to the ordnance department with Samuel Hodgdon.
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Craig discusses funding and currency with Howell
Craig issues receipt for the pay of Captain William Faulkner to Joseph Howell. Craig notes shortfall in Faulkner's pay.
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Craig discusses funding and currency with Howell
Isaac Craig confirms receipt of monies sent by Joseph Howell for Captain William Faulkner.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Craig discusses funding and currency with Howell
Craig thanks Howell for making the effort to send smaller bank notes and he also requests some specie to be sent for areas where people are not reconciled to the use of bank notes.
Isaac Craig PapersCost of Supplies, Updates on Current Stores
Cass finally arrived, now making arrangements to send reinforcements to Fort Franklin. Cost estimates by Turnbull and Marnie to be sent to Knox by this post. Enclosed list of stores, noted shortage …
James Robertson PapersCaptain Prior and Wabash Indians; Expected Arrival of Cornplanter and Senecas
Captain Prior and party of Wabash Indians with interpreters arrived at the Post and will set off in a few days for Philadelphia. Cornplanter said to be on his way with party of Senecas.
James Robertson PapersBoat Construction
Boats previously purchased did not suit need to transport horses so Craig has contracted the construction of wider boats. Provisions and ammunition sent to Fort Franklin.
James Robertson PapersAppointment and Defeated Riflemen
Appointment made to position Capt. Biggs declined, money dispensed. Riflemen defeated and some killed by Indians at Beaver Creek.
James Robertson PapersAmmunition Manufacture
More iron to arrive, furnace now casting shot. Powder to be sifted. Finished supplies will be sent forward without delay.
James Robertson PapersAccrual of Charges Since Colonel O'Hara's Appointment
Encloses invoice of stores. Notes accrual of charges since Colonel O'Hara's appointment related to digging a well, building magazine and another barracks. Notes that the charges do not come under …
James Robertson PapersAccounts and the strain of the job
Account balances, bills and vouchers to be paid and discussed. Mr. Reed is unhappy with his pay. Craig laments that his duty is exceedingly heavy. Prays for an end to the war. Asks if Mr. Reed may …
First Congress: President's Message Transmitting Reports From the Secretary of War to the Senate [1A-E4] (RG46)Yellow Fever; Smoking of the Infected Clothing
Expresses sorry for the state of his family from Yellow Fever epidemic. The smoking of the clothing, thought to be infected with Yellow Fever, Craig notes is a dreadful piece of business and conceives …
James Robertson PapersValentine Pancake & Hogshead No. 23
Valentine Pancake has arrived with hogshead no. 23 of cavalry clothing and a few other packages. Some of the wagons lost their shafts on the way.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Travel Safety
Remarks on traveling by river or by road to Wheeling. Safety of each mode of transportation discussed.
James Robertson PapersTravel from Pittsburgh
Several officers leave for Head Quarters on Kentucky boat. The water is low which makes slows boat traffic. Cornplanter's nephew brought speech to Colonel O'Hara a copy of which is now enclosed.
James Robertson Papers
