James Robertson Papers
901 documents
Whiskey on Hand
Requests orders on how to dispose of whiskey previously intended for John Park who cannot receive it due to lack of instructions.
James Robertson PapersWeather, Supplies, and Payment
Noted severe weather and conditions on river related to ice. Arrival of newspapers, Indian baggage, and other supplies described. Enclosed estimate of expenditures for Pittsburgh. Requests …
James Robertson PapersValue of Buildings and Forwarded Supplies
Recounted the construction of buildings at Fort Pitt. Buildings were made of logs and are decayed, in addition they were built on private land which was recently sold to private citizens. Craig …
James Robertson PapersTransportation to Fort Massac
Will forward letter under confidential express along with order to boatmen transporting medicine to Fort Massac to continue on under the direction of the commanding officer of Fort Massac. Boats …
James Robertson PapersTransportation Routes to Northwestern Posts
Letter on transportation to Northwestern posts via Lake Erie received. Craig believed travel through Presque Isle, Le Boeuf, Franklin and Pittsburgh was a better choice. Craig cited a frozen lake as …
James Robertson PapersTransportation on River
River becoming navigable will ship off stores shortly. Mentioned death of Red Pole.
James Robertson PapersTransportation of Supplies, Value
Hoped lack of communication was not due to "fatal malady" that prevails in Philadelphia. Requested money advanced to T. Martin be credited to account of Craig. Suggested the cost of lost supplies …
James Robertson PapersTransportation of Stores
Craig paid Capt. Lewis and Capt. Pierce's companies, amount is high due to successful recruiting. Muster and pay rolls transmitted to Accountant of War Department. Shipment of stores to be sent by …
James Robertson PapersTransportation of Provisions and Land Purchase
Craig to provide transportation for Ordnance stores to be sent forward to Massac. Craig requested weight of stores so as to provide appropriate travel. Pay and account of Campbell and Haragan …
James Robertson PapersTransportation of Provisions
Hamilton's wagons arrived under direction of D. Buchanan, who was given money for his return trip. Packages to be forwarded to Massac, but unsure if shipment is whole, therefore requests list of …
James Robertson PapersTransportation of Provisions
Notification that ordnance and military stores will shortly be sent along to Craig. Request to forwarded enclosed letter to Co. Sergeant.
James Robertson PapersTransportation of Provisions
List of provisions to arrive at Craig's post enabled him to secure transportation. J.Hamilton, waggoner, needs money after transporting stores for Col. Strong. Requests credit to account for amount …
James Robertson PapersTransportation of Provisions
Letter with invoices for stores at Fort Massac received. Powder sent to Fort Washington and have boats ready to transport stores to Massac. Box containing duck tone and steelyards not yet found.
James Robertson PapersTransportation of Provisions
Dispatches forwarded from Commander-in-Chief under the care of Robert McCrea. Commander-in-Chief urgently requires clothing and Indians goods to be delivered to Presque Isle. Craig requests copies …
James Robertson PapersTransportation of Provisions
Cavalry equipment and Indian goods to be transported to Fort Washington by Van Rensselaer. Informed McHenry that Wilkinson ordered blankets to be sent forward to Detroit and discharged artificiers …
James Robertson PapersTransportation of Provisions
Orders to deliver oakum to E. Kirk for boat building. Requested Lang send a Kentucky boat loaded with oats and corn as soon as ice permits. Requested Lang make an inquiry into the mill stone Craig …
James Robertson PapersTransportation of Indian Goods and Cavalry Equipment
General return of stores received, mentioned that making copies of the return for the War Office wouldn't serve a purpose because they are not used.
James Robertson PapersTransportation of Indian Goods
Departure of wagons loaded with annuities for Wyandot, Shawnee, and Delaware Indians. Mentioned instructions from Secretary of War or Gen. Wilkins[son?] on delivery of goods and routes of …
James Robertson PapersTransportation of Howitzer
Howitzer to be shipped with other guns and supplies to Fort Massac via boat.
James Robertson PapersTransportation of Goods, Drafts
Packet for Col. Sargent to be sent forward along with Indian goods under care of Ensign Smith. Details of several drafts due.
James Robertson PapersTransportation of Goods
T. Martin and J. Hamilton transporting Indian goods for Chickasaws and supplies for cavalry. Instructions to forward goods to Fort Washington.
James Robertson PapersTransport to Natchez and Compensation for Care of Indians
Craig provided R. Knox with a boat for a quick decent of the Ohio and Mississippi river to Natchez along with boatmen, arms, and ammunition. Mentioned case of Indian woman in distress who was cared …
James Robertson PapersTransport of Troops
Letter from McHenry delivered by Freeman, copies of invoices of supplies forwarded to Fort Washington and Fort Massac given to Freeman. Capt Pierre and Capt. Lewis' companies en route to Pittsburgh, …
James Robertson PapersSupply Line
Inquiry into statement that Northern posts of Niagara, Detroit, and Michilemacinac would be supplied via Albany and Schenectady. Requested stationary and writing paper.
James Robertson PapersSupplies for Indians
Articles to be furnished to Indian chiefs, per McHenry's request. Craig reported Indians and interpreters were staying at post and that they were forbade from imbibing in drink. Commissioners to be …
James Robertson Papers
