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Updates on Supplies
List of supplies forwarded under the care of the Quartermaster General. Major Smith in pursuit of Indians that crossed Allegheny River. Turnbull and Marnie notified Craig that shot is ready, it must …
James Robertson PapersUpdates on Preparations for War, Information on Superiors
No word from enemy on possible peace, preparations at fort made for war.
Durrett Collection Misc MSSUpdates on Officers and Contracts
Copy of oaths and receipts of Cummings and Butler. Routes and destinations of officers and boats. Notification that Craig contracted for the building of boats, received Knox orders to contract with …
James Robertson PapersUpdates on Fort Franklin
Goods forwarded to Fort Franklin, discussed financial situation and reparations due Cornplanter.
James Robertson PapersUpdates on Construction at Fort Pitt
Extract Letter, discusses works being built at Fort Pitt; mentions delays in sending troops.
Correspondence, Reports, Returns, Bills, Accounts Current' Statements, Receipts, Vouchers and Contracts of Philadelphia Supply Agencies (Coxe AndUpdates on Building Block House
Explained problems that have postponed building block house.
James Robertson PapersUpdate on Delivery
Expressed confidence in Craig's expediency in building the block house. Enclosed receipt of cannon shot recently delivered for Craig.
James Robertson PapersUnits Recently Arrived and Precautions to Protect Settlers
Wayne reports on the various military units that are now with him at Pittsburgh and the precautions he will be taking to protect the neighboring settlers from Indian attacks.
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Unfit Shot
Knox wrote Campbell regarding shot cast at Chambersburg furnace Craig felt was unfit for use.
James Robertson PapersUnauthorized Action
Wilkinson never authorized the building of a government house by Col. Sargent.
Edward E. Ayer CollectionU.S. Treasury issues warrant to Secretary at War for payment of Israel Chapin
Fiscal, Secretary of Treasury issues warrant for the payment of Israel Chapin for incidental expenses incurred in the Indian department.
Henry O'Reilly CollectionTwo Wagons
Knox is asked to make two wagons available for Capt. Hughes who has been ordered to march the following day.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Two Suits of Clothing
If there are two suits of music uniform clothing of the five hundred suits of Smith & Shepherd, Knox is directed to give same to Lt. Bines for Capt. Wells company of infantry.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Two Chests of Tea, Etc.
Upon inquiry, Wilkins finds that Mr. Levy, one of the gentlemen that purchased the remains of Mr. Duncan's goods, has Hodgdon's two chests of tea in his possession. If Hodgdon has any ideas as to how …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Twenty Suits of Clothing
Knox is asked to furnish Capt. Kersey with twenty suits of uniform clothing after having inspected same. They should be forwarded to Brunswick by stage.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Troops, Recruits, and Stores to Pittsburgh
Knox assures Wayne that his troops, recruits, and stores are moving with dispatch toward Pittsburgh and discusses the movement of specific units. Although the President wants the troops trained at …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Troops to Fort Franklin, Supply Distribution
Jeffers to march to Fort Franklin, Craig delivered provisions. Recently purchased boats are of high quality, will transport goods and people safely.l
James Robertson PapersTroops Taken Prisoner, Information Gathered, Situation Unsafe for Travel
Wilkinson now commanding Fort Hamilton provided intelligence gathered by Lieut. Gaines during his outing with a search party for captured soldiers. Kentucky volunteers and pack horses to arrive at …
Anthony Wayne PapersTroop and Supply Movements
Knox discusses various troop and supply movements and urges Wayne to be sure that stores are protected from the Indians while being transported. Horses have been purchased and rifles are being …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3
