James Robertson Papers
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Payment and Death of Washington
Assured Craig that payment of the Armourer will fall under settlement with the Quartermaster General. Remarked on the extraordinary nature of troops moving from Pittsburgh Eastward. General …
James Robertson PapersOverpayment and Rations Reduced by Congress
Upon examination of pay and subsistence rolls submitted for troops around Pittsburgh, Simmons found Craig overpaid officers for subsistence, deductions taken from accounts. Due to recent Act of …
James Robertson PapersOvercharge to be Repaid
Overcharge for subsistence of surgeon's mate John C. Wallace. Money will be distributed accordingly.
James Robertson PapersNovels and Essays
Hodgdon read a collection of essays and plays titled "The Gleaner" by Mrs. Murray, sister of Gov. Sergeant. He believed it to be on agreeable subjects and worth the money paid for its purchase. …
James Robertson PapersNew Mandate on Allowances and Request for Returns
Lists allowed allocation of stationary per regiment under new mandate. Hodgdon impatiently awaiting returns on stores under Craig, Hodgdon had not received new information since April 1798.
James Robertson PapersMoney due Doctor Scott
Money furnished to Craig for payment of Dr. Hugh Scott for the cost of medicine for Fort Fayette.
James Robertson PapersMoney and Death
Negotiation of compensation, Lyman's returns enclosed in last letter. Alarm related to three Indian deaths has subsided, yellow fever not linked to death.
James Robertson PapersMisleading Information
Hodgdon had not heard of Quartermaster Generals arrival, possible he is in Philadelphia. Hodgdon berated Craig for lacking "superior knowledge or attention" to certain intelligence he relayed to …
James Robertson PapersMail Delivery and Credentials
Long travel times of letters to and from Trenton caused Hodgdon to request that Craig's letters not be enclosed per usual practice to expedite their delivery to the War Office. The city is "in ruins" …
James Robertson PapersInstructions on Supplying Indians
Order to provide supplies to Wolf Friend and his party not authorized therefore compensation for supplied denied but settled after discussion with Wilkinson. Hereafter all requests by unauthorized …
James Robertson PapersIndian Annuities
Enclosed invoices for annuities due several Indian Nations. All goods listed have been forwarded. Invoices must be sent along with annuities or the agents will not be able to distribute quantities …
James Robertson PapersIllegible Text
Document quality renders text mostly illegible. Delivery of wagon loads;
James Robertson PapersIllegible Text
document quality renders text illegible. Discusses Major Hoops and the mission to Niagara;
James Robertson PapersIllegible Text
Missing main page of text. Relates to delivery of provisions and costs of departments;
James Robertson PapersIllegible Text
First half of document illegible. Sickness has abated, officers returning to the city.
James Robertson PapersForwarding Clothing
Letter and enclosures arrived, draft on account will be handed to Mr. Andrews. No mistake in destination of clothing to Limestone, Kentucky. Hodgdon supposed clothing was going to Capt. Taylor who …
James Robertson PapersExpenses
Doesn't know cost of transporting W. King's baggage, but authorized a, "reasonable sum". Enclosed bill of articles forwarded to C. Lyman. Clothing order to be assembled and sent shortly.
James Robertson PapersEnclosed Receipts for Post Notes
Enclosed receipts for post notes issued. Duplicate copy sent to Accountant of War Department.
James Robertson PapersEnclosed Invoice for Stationery
Enclosed invoice for stationary sent to Capt. Harrison of the North Western Territory. Requests Craig copy the invoice and send it to Cincinnati.
James Robertson PapersElection for State of Pennsylvania
Certificate to be printed the remnant will be forwarded to Craig. Fears gubernatorial election is against "us" (Federalists) in "this city" (Philadelphia). York and Lancaster counties "deserted" …
James Robertson PapersDelivery of Money
Money given to S. Lewis to forward to Craig for payment of Dr. Scott was never done. Simmons addressed issue and Lewis will send money forward.
James Robertson PapersDelivery of Money
Requests information on money supposedly sent by S. Lewis to Craig to be paid to Dr. H. Scott for medicine. Doubts miscarriage by Post Office.
James Robertson PapersClothing Supply
Concerned for safety of boat transporting stores. Supply of clothing aloted to Capt. Miller's company incomplete due quantity in store and then orders to march light.
James Robertson PapersClaim and Reduction of Military
Clothing will be attended to. Hamilton arrived, Hodgdon will bring his attention to Craig's claim for compensation, noted Stevens claim being denied multiple times. Reduction of military by Congress …
James Robertson PapersCapt. Turner's Account
Notification that Capt. Turner's draft was honored and that amount was debited to Craig's account.
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