Isaac Craig Papers
214 documents
Account of stores and ordinance sent to Fort Washington
Major Craig gives account of stores and ordnance sent to Fort Washington from Fort Pitt.
Isaac Craig PapersWilliam Knox forwards monies and stores to Major Craig
William Knox informs Major Craig of a recent shipment of stores sent to Fort Pitt and encloses monies for use by the Quarter Masters Department.
Isaac Craig PapersSupply and procurement issues
Secretary Knox very briefly discusses supply and procurement issues with Major Isaac Craig and Clement Biddle.
Isaac Craig PapersSecretary of War provides recruiting instructions to Benjamin Biggs
Knox sends a signed copy of the War Department policy on recruitment to Benjamin Biggs. Biggs has been tasked to raise a company of riflemen. Blank enlistment paperwork enclosed. Personal note from …
Isaac Craig PapersRecruiting Money and Instructions
Knox forwards money to Benjamin Biggs for the purposes of recruiting a company of riflemen.
Isaac Craig PapersMajor 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 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 PapersHowell forwards funds to Major Craig
At the direction of the Secretary at War, Joseph Howell forwards official funds to Major Craig at Fort Pitt. Howell requests return receipt.
Isaac Craig PapersHodgdon discusses military stores with Major Craig
Hodgdon discusses the procurement of suitable river boats and clothing to be sent to Major Craig at Fort Pitt. Hodgdon also discusses the resignation of Major Zeigler.
Isaac Craig PapersHodgdon discusses military stores and accounting matters with Major Craig
Hodgdon informs Craig of a discrepancy on the invoice. The invoice does not account for the medicine shipped.
Isaac Craig PapersHenry Gaither intends to settle his account with Hodgdon
Gaither states that the proceeds from the sale of his sword will be used to settle his account with Hodgdon.
Isaac Craig 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 PapersCraig 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 PapersStatus 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 PapersSecretary at War discusses status of stores with Major Craig
Knox directs the allocation of funds and supplies in support of current operations.
Isaac Craig 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 PapersMajor Craig sends status report from Fort Pitt to the Secretary at War
Major Craig informs Secretary Knox of his funding requirements and the Major also requests permission to visit Philadelphia on personal business.
Isaac Craig PapersMajor Craig sends status report from Fort Pitt to the Secretary at War
Major Craig informs Secretary Knox of matters pertaining to the handling of General Wayne's correspondance and also acknowledges the receipt of funds from Joseph Howell for the payment of troops.
Isaac Craig PapersMajor Craig sends status report from Fort Pitt to the Secretary at War
Major Craig updates the Secretary at War on the following matters: his handling of General Wayne's correspondance; problems of contracting for beef; clothing shipments; Colonel Clark's escorts for …
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