Isaac Craig
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Supplies, Stores, Clothing, Etc.
Craig discusses the status of a number of supplies, stores, and clothing.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Status Report From Fort Pitt
Major Craig forwards the following reports to Secretary Knox: a return of stores, an abstract of accounts, and all vouchers of disbursements. Craig indicates that a contractor successfully sued for …
Isaac Craig PapersStatus Report from Fort Pitt
Major Craig informs Secretary Knox that his returns will be sent by next post and that shipments of lead and clothing have arrived. Craig also informs Knox that Doctor Wallace's supply of medicine is …
Isaac Craig PapersReturn of Powder, Arrival of Ammunition, Availability of Lead
Encloses return of powder. Lead and musket ball sent to Legion Ville and will soon be worked up into cartridges. Mentions a Frenchman from Sandusky offering lead for good terms when considering the …
James Robertson PapersRequest to Reimburse Presley Nevill; Receipt Acknowledged
Exchange for $100, pay to Colonel Presley Nevill. Nevill acknowledges receipt of payment.
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Request for reimbursement, payment for Presley Nevill, General St Clair, winter quarters, and working conditions
From Isaac Craig at Pittsburg, enclosed is Michael Stevens receipt for payment of carriage of General St. Clair; baggage and store to Pittsburg. Mentions General Wayne. If this cannot be done, plan to …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Report on troops under Major General Wayne
Troops under Major General Anthony Wayne embarked in good order for Fort Washington, in high spirits, with boats well fitted for transportation. Should reach Fort Washington in six days.
James Robertson PapersReport on Movements of Troops and Expenditures
Lieutenant Glenn with detachment of Rifle Corps and Cornet Brick with dismounted Dragoons, have embarked. Governor St. Clair has left. Mentions departure of Captain Lewis and Pike detachments. …
James Robertson PapersRepacking the clothing; progress of shipments
Repacking is a dreadful piece of business and based on what has already been opened, it is altogether unnecessary. Neither the China nor the sugar have come to hand but it appears that Carson, the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Regarding Knox's Request for Interpreters for Sandusky talks
Provides recommendations on interpreters. The man Hodgdon recommended has gone to Kentucky. Mentions Joseph Nicholas, an interpreter of several Indian languages. Craig will ascertain his abilities, …
James Robertson PapersRegarding Irregularities in Shipments of Clothing
Craig details the shipment of clothing to recipients and addresses correspondence from Captain Henley and General Wilkinson on irregularities in packing up and shipping clothing from Pittsburg to Fort …
James Robertson PapersRegarding Claims, Payments, Residence on Banks of Monongahela River
Discusses advances, certificates, payments and claims. Anticipates pleasure of Forest's company. Endeavors to render residence on banks of Monongahela River as agreeable as possible.
James Robertson PapersQuarter Master Stores and Clothing; Shortage of Musket Powder
Encloses returns of Quarter Master stores and clothing. Discusses shortage of musket powder and the need for large supply prior to campaign.
James Robertson PapersProper Handling of Correspondence to General Wayne
Major Craig seek clarification from Secretary Knox regarding the proper handling of correspondance intended for General Wayne.
Isaac Craig PapersPreparation of Light Boats; Belief that the Clothing is not Infected
Prior to Hassleman's arrival, Craig had light boat prepared for Ensign Wallington with small party to escort him. Mentions Lieutenant Colonel Clarke, boats loaded with clothing and comments that the …
James Robertson PapersPhilip Audebat letter; Lieutenant Colonel Clarke; Stores Gone Forward
Received Philip Audebat letter. Lieutenant Colonel Clarke has set off for Fort Washington with Lieutenant Reed's detachment. Has sent stores forward. Is preparing quarterly returns.
James Robertson PapersOutlines Accounts for Horses and with Various Drafts
Major Craig discusses the procurement and distribution of horses with Samuel Hodgdon. Receipted Captain Prior for horses and equipment. Refers to money and instructions to pay traveling expenses for …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Outfitting of Boats; the Work of Pilot Denis Ferris
Reports on fitting of boats at Legion Ville. Mentions Major McCully and taking charge of the boats at Wheeling. Directed Major Finley to give Denis Ferris charge of the boats and send them forward. …
James Robertson PapersObtaining Money
Instructions for St. Clair regarding Indian goods received and will be adhered to. Discussed methods of obtaining money, requests a sum of money immediately. Mentioned meeting in Sandusky for …
James Robertson PapersNavigation of Ohio River and Construction at Wheeling
Discusses navigation of Ohio River, population of Wheeling, Virginia [now West Virginia]. Mentions great danger on the road to Wheeling due to Indians. Has prepared tools for erecting buildings at …
James Robertson PapersMr. Williams and Henley; Contracts; Provisions and Accounts
Mentions Mr. Williams and Mr. Henley, contracts and Quarter Master General. Mentions forage at Muskingum. Mentions money to discharge account; please to pay to the Quarter Master General's account.
James Robertson PapersMonthly Returns, Packets of Correspondence, Powder, Flints and Cartridge Paper
Discusses monthly returns. Flints not the proper size. Powder to be sent to Legionville. Cartridge paper is nearly expended.
James Robertson PapersMoney; Journey to Philadelphia; Major Cass's baggage
Regrets that money did not arrive this post. If so, would have been sooner prepared for journey to Philadelphia. Drew on Hodgdon in favor of John Wilkins Junior $205. Hamilton the waggoner just …
James Robertson PapersMoney, Invoice of Clothing, Arrival of Valentine Pancake, Condition of Wagons, Additional Transportation Charges
Received $5000 and invoice of clothing for 2d Sub Legion. Valentine Pancake arrived with cavalry clothing and suits. Mentions broken shafts and gumbrels, Mr. Culbertson's wagons. Because stores are …
James Robertson PapersMoney sent to Head Quarters
Received money of Colonel Mentges and sent packet to Head Quarters, Captain Crawford in charge. Expresses thanks for the wine; further supply of nails wanted. Asks for account of monies remitted on …
James Robertson Papers
