James Robertson Papers
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[No.41] Account Information
Capt. Howe's muster and pay rolls received, noted inadmissible expenses. Howell enclosed account of Doctor VanDyke to be paid by Craig.
James Robertson Papers[No.39] Orders to Make Musket Cartridges
Orders to manufacture musket balls to fit French muskets. Apply to Thomas Butler for assistance as needed.
James Robertson Papers[No.29] Method of Mailing
Inquiry into how packages for officers are sent down river in regarding to the cost of postage.
James Robertson Papers[No.21] Acknowledged Receipt
Receipt of letter to Secretary of War acknowledged.
James Robertson Papers[No.200] Receipt of Rolls
Muster and pay rolls received from Craig. Documents will be examined and passed to credit of Craig. Box of papers from Hodgdon received.
James Robertson Papers[No.13] Transport
Orders to transport Colonel Greenup on any public vessels and protect him during his travels.
James Robertson Papers[No.1] Arrival of Stores
Will send along general return for stores that recently arrived to Craig. Applauded Craig for his decision to have Lieut. Campbell supervise and protect hard cash.
James Robertson Papers[No. 52] Declined Appointment
Regrets that Craig declined appointment to Principal Commissary. Noted Craig's suggestion of Major Kirkpatrick but the Sec. of the Treasury had previously suggested another candidate.
James Robertson Papers[No. 47] Dispatches for General Wayne
Directs boat in readiness to carry dispatches to General Wayne; asks for decision on offer of the position of Commissary General.
James Robertson Papers[No. 44] Accountant Office Policy
Receipts rolls for troops in upper Ohio area arrived. Summarized office policy on returning receipts and that Colonel Butler still stands charged.
James Robertson Papers[No. 43] Movement of Troops
Captain Lyman and his detachment to remain in Pittsburgh and not descend Ohio river this season. Hutchins detachment to march from Pittsburgh and will be joined by recruits. Gov. Lee to make …
James Robertson Papers[No. 40] Transportation of Deserter
Orders to transport R Newman, captured deserter, down river at the first opportunity to Fort Washington. From the post he will be escorted to Head Quarters by Anthony Wayne.
James Robertson Papers[No. 38] Enclosed Account
Enclosed account of David Fero, orders to pay Fero from accounts in Craig's possession. List of notes sent via Samuel Fisher for the payment of troops by Craig or Col. Thomas Butler.
James Robertson Papers[No. 37] Enclosed Money Due Troops
Muster and pay rolls received, to be examined and passed to Craig's credit. Fisher to deliver money due troops at Fort Fayette. Pay due Heth, Howe, and Thomas Butler's detachments enclosed.
James Robertson Papers[No. 33] Building Barracks at Fort Fayette
No permanent arrangement for additional troops at Fort Fayette, advised best judgment in determining if building additional barracks is necessary. If council held at Redstone yields overtures of more …
James Robertson Papers[No. 30] Safety and Threats of Insurgents
Will not send money to finance additional fortifications at Fort Fayette for fear the money will fall into the hands of the insurgents. Urged confidence in the strength of the United States to …
James Robertson Papers[No. 29] Care of Powder
Powder forwarded to Pittsburgh, request that it is stored in a dry and secure place.
James Robertson Papers[No. 27] Scouts Intelligence
Scouts intelligence forwarded to Hamilton because of Secretary of Wars absence. Details on movement of insurgents, and advised on importance of conveying information on their activities.
James Robertson Papers[No. 26] Protection of Western Counties
Assured Craig that the residents of the western counties were protected by the law from the insurgents, who recently staged an uprising. Noted governments attempts to pacify the insurgents.
James Robertson Papers[No. 25] Notification of Receipt
Letter containing list of stores, abstract of expenditures, and dispatches from Major Gen. Wayne arrived. Nothing received from Major Butler.
James Robertson Papers[No. 24] Happiness
Letter to be forwarded to President. Lamented happiness is sacrificed for the "black p[ers]ons". Hopes just and right actions will be taken. Noted medicine would be forwarded.
James Robertson Papers[No. 201] Delivery of Accounts
Mentges ordered to deliver charges/accounts to Craig for which he is to be held accountable. Howell requested receipts.
James Robertson Papers[No. 19] Faulty Blame of Six Nations
Chapin, agent for the Six Nations did not report any aggressive behavior of Six Nations therefore Knox believed the hostilities on the Allegheny river attributed to the Six Nations to actually be from …
James Robertson Papers[No. 189] Quartermaster's Department
Discussed defending charges accrued by Quartermaster's Department. Horse sent under care of Mr. Semple still unwell.
James Robertson Papers[No. 184] Accounts and Money Delivered
Matters of money required and money allocated by Quartermaster General.
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