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Transportation 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 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 PapersTransmitting My Account for Settlement
Haskell explains those parts of his account which must be resolved before his account can be settled.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Transmission of Returns for October, December 1796
Quincy sends his return for October and December 1796.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Transfer of the Warrants
Wilkins has received the two letters respecting the transfer of the warrants drawn during his administration of the Quartermaster's account. He has no objection to Hodgdon settling the accounts in …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Tranquility Restored to Settlements, Winter Quarters in Pittsburgh
Letter, discusses Indian aggressions and peace in Massac, Wilkinson to take up winter quarters in Pittsburgh.
Berthrong CollectionThree Months Advance
Rand requests three months advance since he is being assigned to Detroit and it will be nearly impossible, or at least inconvenient, for him to be without it. Capt. Miller's recruits have not yet …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Three Month's Pay
Sprigg encloses his account for the previous three months and requests that his pay be transmitted to Nicholas Fish of New York who will then pay him.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Thomas Edwards, deserter
Letter to Ensign Boote concerning a deserter named Thomas Edwards who was formerly enlisted by Boote.
William Rowland Boote PapersThe Wood is Dry and Tolerably Good
The wood on the wharf, being dry and tolerably good, is being sent to Hodgdon and debited to his account. Lieutenant Marschalk marched through on Sunday on his way to Reading. The stores are gone to …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)The Need for More Stocks, Etc.
Ames wants the stocks forwarded as soon as possible since many on hand are so unfit for use that the stockers might not have enough to complete the month's work. Ames has written to General Lincoln …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)The Law Raising the Pay of Subalterns
Captain Frye requests an abstract of the law that allegedly raises the pay of subalterns and provides double rations to commanders of separate posts.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)The German Emperor's Intention to Make Peace, Etc.
McHenry notes that there will be a quorum in both Houses of Congress today and that it appears that the news that the Emperor of Germany intended to make peace is unfounded.
Alexander Hamilton PapersThe Fashion, Size, and Quality of Our Breeches
McLane extols the fashion, size, and quality of the breeches he produces in camparison with those produced by his competitors even though the latter are offered for a few pennies less.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Suspicious persons at Fort Washington
Harrison replies to McHenry's request for information on suspicious persons at Fort Washington, mentioning the actions of several men. Also informs him that the Spanish are planning on building a …
Northwest Territory Collection, M367Surgency on the New Frigate
A student of Dr. Buchanan, Mr. Wells, wants to obtain the surgency of the frigate now building at Baltimore. He is even willing to be a mate if a better situation cannot be found. Littlejohn confesses …
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionSupport for Extra Pay of Mr. Dransy, Adj. Gen. of Artificers
Payment of Pvt. Flood, cobbler, who made thirty pairs of shoes for soldiers at West Point. Rules governing artificers discussed. Artificers under direction of Mr. Dransy benefited U.S. through their …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Supply 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 Papers
