James Robertson Papers
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Authorization and Deranged Pay
Enclosed two extracts of letters from Quartermaster General authorizing Craig to proceed with his estimates for May. Requested trunk forwarded to Mr. Heath. Not yet determined if Polhemus should …
James Robertson PapersArticles Sent to Le Boeuf Lost on Sunken Ship
Whiskey on hand to be returned. Copy of invoice of sundry articles sent to Le Boeuf sent to Hodgdon. Articles were on board a ship traveling up the Allegheny River which sunk, all articles lost.
James Robertson PapersArrival of Trunk
Captain Lyman's trunk received, but Lyman did not make any provision to pay for the receipt. Therefore Craig paid for its delivery and now enclosed receipt for reimbursement.
James Robertson PapersAdvice Regarding the Mounting of 24 Pound Cannons
Craig advised Hodgdon that the "24 Pounders" should not be mounted on ship or garrison carriages. Craig requested Hodgdon forward iron trunks for proper mounting of cannons.
James Robertson PapersAdvanced Money and Refunds
Apologies for difficulty in obtaining a refund for the money advanced Maj. Langham. Weather prohibits travel of Indians to Fort Washington. Advised Hodgdon to continue seeking compensation for …
James Robertson PapersAccuracy of Invoices
Requests information on arrival of Indian goods, specifically for the Ottawa and Chippewa Nations. Cited omissions on invoices, acknowledged mistakes would be made during events of expedited …
James Robertson PapersAccounts and Transportation of Supplies
Ton of powder will be sent forward to Fort Washington. Requests clarification for request of "strapt shot". Noted need for sugar. Enclosed packets containing vouchers for issue of provisions. Most …
James Robertson PapersAccounts and Expenses
Accounts of several officers, companies, and a doctor enclosed. Enclosed estimate of pay for troops at upper posts of the Ohio river. List of expenses included.
James Robertson PapersAccounting
Craig unable to accompany Commissary General and contractor on their travel to "the city" (presumably Philadelphia). Requested notification of the end of Col. O'Hara's term as Quartermaster General. …
James Robertson PapersWeather Conditions and River Transportation
Water conditions, completing construction of vessel, and movement of troops.
James Robertson PapersTransportation of Provisions
Various items to be forwarded shortly. Supplies for troops on the road, but since no returns were sent to War Office, Hodgdon could only guess at quantities and items required. Cask of whiskey and …
James Robertson PapersTransportation of Indian Goods
Glad to hear Hamilton arrived safely with Indian goods and that the General doesn't require payment for broken glasses. Articles Craig requested will be forwarded shortly.
James Robertson PapersSupplies to be Forwarded
(First half of letter illegible) Mentioned stores and supplies to be forwarded.
James Robertson PapersSickness in Philadeliphia
Hodgdon bemoaned loss of neighbors in the city (Philadelphia) who left due to illness prevailing during summer months. Celebrates that his family is still well. Hodgdon chose to remain in the city …
James Robertson PapersOrder for Stores to be Forwared to Natchez
Received notification that Gen. Wilkinson ordered a significant quantity of stores, Craig will abstain from making any additional orders until quantity is received.
James Robertson PapersMoney and Transported Goods
(First half of letter is illegible) Advanced money for men in Detroit, prolonged sickness weighs heavy on Hodgdon, J. Hamilton began travels with glass cases for Wilkins and Bates.
James Robertson PapersList of Provisions sent to Craig
List of goods sent from Hodgdon. Supplies for Wilkinson, John Wilkins, and Mr. Bates. Hodgdon requested that Craig note the weight of packages so as to properly pay waggoner.
James Robertson PapersIron Work for Gun Carriage
Discussed iron work performed by blacksmith for gun carriages. Hodgdon anticipated guns to arrive shortly. Money advanced to J. Hamilton for transportation to prevent him from drawing on Craig.
James Robertson PapersInstructions for Payment of Indian and Accommodations for Troops
Enclosed letter delivered by Wyandot Indian yesterday with letter from Isaac Williams of Sandusky directing payment of Indian. Quartermaster General will not admit the charge, so Craig requests …
James Robertson PapersEnclosed Shipwright Contract
Enclosed agreement of shipwrights, billed amount charged to Craig. Craig must credit Hodgdon accordingly. Shipwrights left for Pittsburgh Monday morning.
James Robertson PapersAccounts of Property, Contract for Shipment
Expressed empathy for Gov. Sergeant who has lost more goods via river transportation than any other official Craig has sent provisions to at western posts. No news of the events at the Great Council. …
James Robertson PapersAccounts and Payment
Hodgdon perplexed that Indian goods had not arrived at Pittsburgh, Hodgdon will make an inquiry into the "trucks" transportation. Kirkpatrick's commissary accounts are in discrepancy with War …
James Robertson PapersAccounts and Money Received from Sale of U.S. Lands
Request that no further bills be drawn against Pittsburgh office until credit for sale of lands is applied to account. Additional requests from Gen. Nevill regarding account information, money to be …
James Robertson Papers
