James Robertson Papers
901 documents
Acknowledged Receipt
Letter received, one believed to be a duplicate of one by Haskell, due to arrive in a few days.
James Robertson PapersAccounts and Expenses
Enclosed records of expenditures. Major Howe appointed Mr. Barnes, merchant, as his personal lawyer to secure final settlement of accounts.
James Robertson PapersAccounting for Fort Franklin and Fort Randolph
Enclosed muster and pay rolls and receipt rolls. Requested total sum passed to Craig's credit.
James Robertson Papers[No. 56] Delivery of Money
Notification that Samuel Fisher was en route to deliver money due to troops in the upper parts of the Ohio for pay and forage. In the event of Howell's absence, Fisher instructed to deliver the money …
James Robertson Papers[Copy] Talk from the Choctaw Nation to the Creek Nation
Friendship between nations of Indians after peace talk and smoking of tobacco. Noted conspiracy of Americans selling land and Indian people. Proposed alliance against Americans. Seeks peace with …
James Robertson Papers[Copy of James Davidson's talk to John McKee delivered by runner]
Scalp taken reasons for Indian warfare and killing. Requests opinion of United States on his actions. Noted council being held by Indian chiefs and warriors. Assured recipient (possibly Gov. …
James Robertson Papers[A talk from the Mad Dog and Big Warrior of the Tuckabatcet in behalf of the Creek Nation to James Seagrove]
Advice from U.S. on peace between tribes to save land was good. Noted killing of Creek hunters by Chickasaws, Creeks will transport prisoners and property of guilty Indians to U.S. Fear that some …
James Robertson PapersWeather Conditions and Death of Wayne
Noted death of Wayne giving Hodgdon, "great pain" and affecting "every true American." Mentioned weather being intense and the cold incapacitating a lot of people. Last line gives the probable …
James Robertson PapersUse of Post Notes or Silver for Currency
Post delivered five packages from Fort Franklin. Believed it best not to intervene with Treasurer issues relative to the money in the hands of Gen. Nevill. Suggested making exchanges of post notes …
James Robertson PapersUrgently Requesting Instructions
Reiterated request for instructions on receiving flour from contractor, Matthew Ernest.
James Robertson PapersTravel on Ohio River
Enclosed general return of ordnance, Quartermaster, and Hospital stores and clothing . Weather conditions on the Ohio river have prevented over 100 boats at various locations from descending the …
James Robertson PapersTravel of Officers and Indians
Post notes received and will be transmitted to troops in upper posts of the Ohio for pay, forage, and subsistence. Travel plans of several officers and Indian tribes noted.
James Robertson PapersTransportation of Whiskey and Purchase of Land
Enclosed return of commissary stores at Fort Washington. Noted stores of whiskey at Fort Washington; navigation of Allegheny river as impossible and therefore whiskey cannot be sent to Le Boeuf. …
James Robertson PapersTransportation of Supplies
Enclosed receipt of S. Lewis for troops stationed at upper posts of the Ohio river. Mentioned that A. Wayne expected the arrival of the Indian goods which were not at "this post". Wayne ordered a …
James Robertson PapersTransportation of Stores
Notification that stores of various types transported to Pittsburgh of Doctor [Fiffer]. Discussed cost and payment of transportation.
James Robertson PapersTransportation of Indian Goods, Request for Supplies
None of the Indian goods and private stores of A. Wayne have arrived at post. Requested files for armourers and blacksmiths.
James Robertson PapersTransportation of Goods and Settlement of Accounts
Letter to Col. Meigs received, will be forwarded by boat with Quartermaster's stores.
James Robertson PapersTransportation and Forwarded Materials
Packet of letters sent forward to War Office under care of W. Christy. Notification of Quartermaster General's resignation.
James Robertson PapersTransportation
Money to be applied to pay for troops on upper posts of the Ohio river. McClary's detachment furnished with one year's worth of clothing and traveled with Ellicott down the Ohio river. Due to …
James Robertson PapersSubmission of Receipts
Enclosed receipt rolls for pay, forage, and subsistence for troops under R. Butler. Requests acknowledged receipt and credit to account.
James Robertson PapersStandardized Classification
Hodgdon will send Craig a list of how he classifies items in returns and what departments those items belong to. Discussed Sec. of War's decision on Craig's reimbursement for services performed for …
James Robertson PapersShipment of Indian Goods
Invoice of Indian goods arrived from Hodgdon with expectation that they will be forwarded to Fort Washington. Notification that Craig will not send goods forward until General arrives.
James Robertson PapersShipment of Goods
Irregularities in general return submitted by Craig will be attended to, noted shipments of goods via barge. Noted General Wayne's astonishment in the lack of Indian goods at "this post" (possibly …
James Robertson PapersSettlement with Contractors
Boats to be provided to Mr. Ellicott. Request someone to call upon A. Scott to provide necessary evidence that flour was contracted for by the United States and that M. Ernest is correct in his …
James Robertson PapersSettlement of Accounts and Purchase of Land
Draft in favor of Henry Miller who drew from J. Nevill. Transport of bar iron noted. Charges for printing advertisements of land on Ohio river to be placed to credit of Craig. Requests Hodgdon to …
James Robertson Papers
