James Robertson Papers
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Receipt of Letters and Returns
Knox acknowledges receipt of letters and returns of stores, and of articles forwarded to several posts and issues at Pittsburg.
James Robertson PapersReceipt of Letters
Received letters and enclosures addressed to Secretary of War.
James Robertson PapersReceipt of letter and copy of return
Received letter and enclosures. Requested return shall be copied and returned next post.
James Robertson PapersReceipt of Account of Stores; Payment of Turnbull and Marmies
Acknowledges receipt of account of stores. Has written to O'Hara to pay Turnbull and Marmies' account.
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 PapersProtection for Bearer of Money
Requests protection for Jacob H[a]deman who was entrusted with transporting money down the Ohio River for army.
James Robertson 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 PapersPost Notes and Arms Forwarded
Per request, post notes forwarded. Requests communication on receipt of money. Arms and armaments forwarded. Cartouch boxes forwarded with all speed.
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 PapersPayment for Transportation of Baggage to Pittsburg
Payment of $25.13 to Andrew Michaux for transporting baggage to Pittsburg.
James Robertson PapersPaid Bill of Expenses
Conrad's cash running low, paid his bill of expenses of $12 and advanced him.
James Robertson PapersPacket of Notes to be Delivered by Brigadier General Posey for Pay of Garrison at Fort Franklin
Brigadier General Posey is to deliver packet to Craig containing notes intended for pay of garrison at Fort Franklin. Asks that Craig give Posey duplicate receipts.
James Robertson PapersOutfitting 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 PapersNo.114 Estimates Needed for Money Requested
Will inform Sec of Treasury of opinion regarding Big Beaver Creek. Result will be transmitted. Money will be transmitted once Craig follows instructions and forwards estimates.
James Robertson PapersNo. 126 Money and Supplies
Updates on money requests and location of supplies. Pushes for final settlement of accounts.
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 PapersMuster, Payrolls and Detention of Pay
Discusses officers at the Upper Posts of Ohio River. Should be enabled to make out authentic muster and pay rolls. Wants to put that part in train without delaying Captain Crawford's return as they …
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 PapersMovement of Troops; Safeguarding of Letters for Commander in Chief
Mentions his direction to Lieutenant Colonel Clarke to make provisions to send troops. Supposes that detachments at Marrietta and Gallipolis must have their boats with them. Captain Pratt's detachment …
James Robertson PapersMovement of Powder and Goods
Has sent powder forward in carts. Asks that shoes for the 1st Sub Legion be packed and marked. Clothing is nearly all on the road. On one of carts is a cask of China. Mentions shipment of sugar. Gives …
James Robertson PapersMovement of Detachment; Descending Ohio River Before the Ice; Letter for Governor of Kentucky
Detachment has marched from Carlisle to Pittsburgh. Hopes they arrive in season to descend Ohio River before onset of ice on the river. Light boat well manned will be wanted for conveying dispatches …
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; Requested Supplies
Has applied for money requested and has no doubt of receiving it. Is sorry the Army has made so little progress-the season was too far advanced. Has shipped nail rods. Files will go shortly. …
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 …
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