James Robertson Papers
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Orders to Provide Horses Express to County Lieutenant
Contrary to title of document, letter request red, white, and blue bunting 10" wide and needles.
James Robertson PapersOrders to Issue Overalls
Delivery of overall, request for documentation of disbursement.
James Robertson PapersOrders to Forward Troops to Defend Frontier
Dates troops will arrive, advised that stores being transported be under guard.
James Robertson PapersOrders to Deliver Arms and Accoutrements
Orders to deliver arms and accoutrements to Clement Biddle, Quartermaster General, and charge the amount to the state of Pennsylvania.
James Robertson PapersMovement of Troops, Possession of Stores
Updates and request for information in troops movement. Messrs. Turnbull and Marmie selling off stores, very ill natured about property rights.
James Robertson PapersMessage to Creek Indian Chiefs
Secretary Knox offers protection for the Creek Nation by United States if the Creeks will not hold treaties with other states or Indian Nations. Negotiates release of prisoners and Negros under Creek …
James Robertson PapersList of Articles to be Forwarded
Itemized list of articles to be forwarded to the boats under Major Gaither's command. Special attention is to be paid to the horse boats.
James Robertson PapersLetters forwarded, Indian Relations
Details of letters and dispatches forwarded to Cushing. Overalls sent forward. Fidelity of Northwestern Indians not to be trusted. Details of troops marching for Fort Washington. Craig does not …
James Robertson PapersLack of Provisions
Inability to transport provisions to men has left them at want of basic necessities. Contractors immediately requested to transport adequate provisions. Conquest of Miami town is the goal.
James Robertson PapersIssue of Arms
Knox say the issue of muskets justified, communicated that to the Governor of Pennsylvania. Hodgdon to forward locks requested by Craig.
James Robertson PapersInstructions
Itemized list of how Hodgdon wants goods and troops distributed on the boats and directions for outfitting the boats.
James Robertson PapersHospital
House rented and amenities provided to care for sick. Request for instructions regarding hospital barracks in general.
James Robertson PapersForwarded Dispatches and Ammunition
Dispatches, powder, shells, and lead to be forwarded with Lieut. Heartshon. Noted new buildings to house magazine and stores erected at expense of United States, and since both were to be surrendered …
James Robertson PapersForward of Ammunition to Fort Washington
Know to forward lead, powder, and shells to Pittsburgh. Craig in turn to forward supplies to Fort Washington. Money to be given to Lieut. Jeffers at Fort Franklin.
James Robertson PapersExchange and Disbursement of Supplies
Cartouch boxes and belts exchanged with Armstrong. Enclosed returns and distribution information.
James Robertson PapersErrors on Ordnance Return
Politics of officers and resignations. Apologies for mistakes in ordnance return. Letters forwarded to noted recipients.
James Robertson PapersErrors in Returns
Noted receipt of letter addressing mistakes in ordnance returns and Craig's integrity in reporting errors.
James Robertson PapersEnclosed Return, Troops Arrived
Return of stores, some have just arrived and will be included in next months return. Boats ready for Capt. Buell's embarkation.
James Robertson PapersEnclosed Post Notes
By order of Secretary of War, post notes from the Bank of America enclosed for use by Quartermaster Department.
James Robertson PapersEnclosed Duplicate Receipts
Receipts for two loads of stores to be forwarded. Requests information of status of stores in Pittsburgh, specifically tea.
James Robertson PapersEnclosed Duplicate
Fear of documents not reaching Craig prompted Hodgdon to send a second copy.
James Robertson PapersEnclosed Bank Notes
Bank notes from Bank of North America enclosed, request to cash notes and transmit month to Lieut. John Jeffers.
James Robertson PapersDuty of Forwarding Troops
Maj. Gen. Butler and Quartermaster descended Ohio River, duty to forward troops falls on Craig. Knox to notify Craig of troops movements.
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