James Robertson Papers
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[No. 12] Accomodations and Transport
Orders for accommodations and boat for Colonel Edwards prior to his defense of the Ohio river.
James Robertson Papers[Copy] Supplies and Employment
Enclosed invoice for clothing delivered to Pittsburgh. There now is a "super abundant quantity" of clothing on hand. Advised rigid adherence to rules in granting requested items to troops. Only …
James Robertson Papers[Copy No. 8] Providing Hands
Orders to provide hands (assistance) to Officer of Revenue.
James Robertson Papers[173] Enclosed Muster and Pay Rolls
Enclosed muster and pay rolls for Fort Fayette, summary of charges listed in letter. Request for money to dispense to settle debts. Capt. Crawford is assembling rolls for Fort Franklin.
James Robertson Papers[172] Results of Indian Council at Buffalo
Orders to reinforce garrison received by Crawford, but due to age and health, Butler ordered Capt. Heath and his garrison to provide support. Indian Council at Buffelo dissolved, commissioners …
James Robertson PapersVerification of Records
Apologized for errors in payments but believed those made were not serious. Believed pay rolls were examined with muster rolls and was of the opinion that waiting for receipt rolls was unnecessary. …
James Robertson PapersUse of Supplies
Money received was only a small amount of total required. Addressed cordage production for limited uses. Noted the liberal use of public money by Gen. Morgan.
James Robertson PapersUpdate on Troops Location, Request for Uniforms
Orders given to send dragoon to Pittsburgh to received dispatches. Details of various detachments. Mentioned need for uniforms for recruits.
James Robertson PapersTransportation of Supplies
Upon examining original invoice delivered by M. Slough, discrepancy in number of blankets and cavalry stockings was made when numbers were copied from original invoice. Clothing forwarded to Fort …
James Robertson PapersTransportation of Mail
Craig advised that mail to Presque Isle should be sent by land and ordered the immediate purchase of thirty pack horses. Advised purchase was made under the assumption that money from Hodgdon would …
James Robertson PapersTransportation of Goods
Notification that Indian goods were forwarded to Fort Washington by boat, invoice of goods on hand. Quartermaster General will submit invoice to Pickering upon his arrival in Philadelphia. Mentioned …
James Robertson PapersSupply of Upper Posts of the Ohio River
Acknowledged receipt of letters containing post notes and money that were received by Mr. Park in Craig's absence. Wagons containing hospital stores arrived. Noted contents of several barrels …
James Robertson PapersSupply of Ordnance and Medical Departments
Military stores left at Bedford by militia retrieved by wagons and brought to Pittsburgh, invoice of stores enclosed. Some clothing destroyed by moths. Noted officers of Ordnance and Medical …
James Robertson PapersSupply of Hospital and Expenditures
Hospital at Presque Isle supplied with articles on hand, fully stocked medicine chest included. Lists other supplies provided in shipment to Presque Isle. Craig enclosed packets of expenditures, …
James Robertson PapersSupplies for Recruits
Gen. Morgan finished recruiting with tolerable success. Clothing for recruits requested.
James Robertson PapersSupplies and Trade
Letter regarding muster, pay, and dismissal of militia to be forwarded to Col. Butler. Expressed desire to send forward winter supplies on hand instead of waiting for the arrival of Ensign Martin's …
James Robertson PapersSupplies and Payment
Arrival and departures of several detachments. Noted happiness in paying for horses destroyed during transport. Notification that he has drawn on Hodgdon to discharge various expenses. Requests …
James Robertson PapersStrength of Character, Quality of Pay
Pickering stated pay should be fixed, pay should be equal to that they received from previous contractors. Mentioned integrity of Major Craig. Requested list of men employed under Kirkpatrick.
James Robertson PapersStores and Indian Goods
Military stores removed from militia encampment to Fort Fayette except for essential items required by men currently being inoculated for small pox. Indian goods for Chickasaws delivered (and listed). …
James Robertson PapersStatus of Indian Goods and Supplies
Post rider and mail boat crew paid through the end of the year. Indian goods received and inspected, will be forwarded to Fort Washington. Enlisted dragoons do not have clothing, request for …
James Robertson PapersShipment of Supplies, Violence due to Alcohol
Craig sending keel boat with small load of powder and lead with hopes it will reach Fort Washington in a few days. Other military supplies sent to Presque Isle. Notification by Cornplanter that …
James Robertson PapersShipment of Military Stores
Orders arrived late due to weather conditions on the Ohio river. Recounts articles shipped to Fort Washington.
James Robertson PapersReview of Supplies
Review of general stores on hand, request for supply of stationary as all on hand was sent to Fort Washington.
James Robertson PapersRequest for Relief or Winter Clothing and Construction
Notification that the term of active duty for Joseph McCutcheon and the men under his command will expire in January, and wish to be relieved or furnished with winter clothing as none of the men at …
James Robertson PapersReport on A. Hunn
Delivery of muster and pay roll by Adrian Hunn, with list of detachments included in rolls. Noted Hunn's role in militia that fought against "western insurrection" and service as paymaster and that …
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