James Robertson Papers
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Money, 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 to Quarter Master General; Wampum; Money for Captain Prior
Quarter Master General's agent will transmit sum of $5000. Hopes interpreters Mr. Wilson and Mr. Ash answer purpose of commissioners. Asks about the wampum. Discusses conditions by which Captain Prior …
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 PapersMoney Required
Craig uncertain of exact amount of money required to fulfill needed, lists various reasons for expenditure. Invoices enclosed. Location of various troops under several officers listed.
James Robertson PapersMoney Requested; Proper Estimates
Will attempt to obtain money requested by Craig, but notes that Craig did not provide a precise estimate of objects requested. Captain Cooke's detachment marches from Carlisle. Worries that Ohio River …
James Robertson PapersMoney matters; whiskey for troops at Fort Franklin
Hodgdon forwards $5000 for purposes mentioned in letter of 13th. Will go to the Secretary of Treasury on supplying troops at Fort Franklin with whiskey and will transmit decision.
James Robertson PapersMoney Forwarded; Dispatches for General Wayne; Forwarding of Stores
Forwarded packet for commander in chief with security detachment on small boat. Will inform Quarter Master General regarding receipt of sum and all other transactions. Will ensure no delay in …
James Robertson PapersMoney Forwarded, Delivery
Money requested by Craig is forwarded, other payments discussed. Knox mentions delivery of Indian baggage.
James Robertson PapersMoney Forwarded and Newspapers Enclosed
Forwards $5000 in post notes to close up accounts to the first of ensuing year. Newspapers enclosed.
James Robertson PapersMoney for James O'Hara
William Knox writes on behalf on Hodgdon, who is out of town. Forwards money, for which James O'Hara, Quarter Master General, is accountable. Also sends on the present week's newspapers for O'Hara.
James Robertson PapersMoney and Indian Department accounts
Received money in post notes. Will inform Quarter Master General. Encloses accounts for Indian Department.
James Robertson PapersMoney Advances; Dispatches for General Wayne; Delivery of Stores for Army
Has requested to Secretary of Treasury to advance $5000. Keep the Quarter Master General constantly informed of the sums drawn. Dispatches for General Wayne must be transmitted instantly by express …
James Robertson PapersMilitary Clothing Possibly Infected with Yellow Fever
Reports that a infectious fever rages in Philadelphia. Took its rise not far from ordnance store on Water Street in which the clothing for the troops was deposited and packed up for transportation. …
James Robertson PapersMajor Winston; letters for St. Clair and Shelby; Title to Lots at Fort Fayette
Major Winston set off for Fort Washington. Letters for Governor St. Clair and Governor Shelby sent forward. St. Clair is at Marietta. Discusses necessity of obtaining title to the lots on which Fort …
James Robertson PapersMajor Cass' Baggage and Delivery of Sherry Wine
James Hamilton left Philadelphia for Pittsburg with Major Cass's baggage and quarter cask of sherry wine.
James Robertson PapersLetters; State of the Tumbrels; Yellow Fever Epidemic and Hodgdon's family
Received letters and newspapers for Quarter Master General. Tumbrells [carts] delivered by William Quigley. Received cartouche boxes, shoes. The tumbrells were overloaded and damaged. Had gears made. …
James Robertson PapersLetters; Boat Loads; Construction at Wheeling
Has sent forward letters to Headquarters by express for Fort Washington. On board he has sent wagons, their apparatus, and pack saddles. Harness's made for tumbrells. Return of stores received. Boats …
James Robertson PapersLetters, Stores Forwarded, Request for a Cask of Sherry Wine
Received sundry letters. Barrel of sugar for Colonel Sergeant will go forward. Mentions providing gears for the trumbels. Is sending forward stores and clothing. Asks for a cask of sherry wine that he …
James Robertson PapersLetters will be Answered; Forward Information on Army; March of Lieutenant Whistler
Letters will be answered next post. Forward any important information from the Army. Lieutenant Whistler marched from Hagers Town Maryland for Fort Pitt with 50 recruits.
James Robertson PapersLetters from Commissioners to Wayne; Detachments Moving Forward
Is glad that Craig sent off the commissioners' letters to General Wayne. Hopes that Lieutenant Colonel Clarke and troops have descended Ohio River. Asks for report on state of waters. Detachment will …
James Robertson PapersLetter to Quarter Master General with money enclosed
Encloses letter to the Quarter Master General containing $10,000 in post notes. Directs that it be quickly transported to destination.
James Robertson PapersLate letter; Disease in City Abating; Expected Return of Washington, Hamilton, Knox
Details a letter that did not reach Hodgdon on time. Once received, made application to Comptroller of Treasury. Mentions regret that Martin and Carson did not deliver the whole of stores; they will …
James Robertson PapersInvoice of Stores Received
Encloses return of ordnance and military stores. Mentions Major Burbeck. Has made return of Quarter Master stores to Colonel O'Hara.
James Robertson PapersInsufficient Money Delivered
Money sent was not enough to discharge all debt at Quartermaster's Department in Pittsburgh. List of remaining balances. Indian accounts transmitted.
James Robertson PapersIndians Under Captain Prior; Wagons; Mrs Craig
Indians under Captain Prior will be with Craig; asks that Craig send the waggons back immediately. Respects to Mrs. Craig; her China shall command more attention.
James Robertson Papers
