Collection
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[PRIVATE] Request for Instructions
Need guidance on how to file muster rolls. Additionally, mutineers now detained in irons, threatened the life of two men and gave goods to Indians.
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)[PRIVATE] Meeting with King and Jay
Discusses offensive correspondence and possibility of meeting with King and Jay to discuss its contents.
Gilder Lehrman Collection.[No.41] Account Information
Capt. Howe's muster and pay rolls received, noted inadmissible expenses. Howell enclosed account of Doctor VanDyke to be paid by Craig.
James Robertson Papers[No.39] Orders to Make Musket Cartridges
Orders to manufacture musket balls to fit French muskets. Apply to Thomas Butler for assistance as needed.
James Robertson Papers[No.29] Method of Mailing
Inquiry into how packages for officers are sent down river in regarding to the cost of postage.
James Robertson Papers[No.21] Acknowledged Receipt
Receipt of letter to Secretary of War acknowledged.
James Robertson Papers[No.200] Receipt of Rolls
Muster and pay rolls received from Craig. Documents will be examined and passed to credit of Craig. Box of papers from Hodgdon received.
James Robertson Papers[No.13] Transport
Orders to transport Colonel Greenup on any public vessels and protect him during his travels.
James Robertson Papers[No.1] Arrival of Stores
Will send along general return for stores that recently arrived to Craig. Applauded Craig for his decision to have Lieut. Campbell supervise and protect hard cash.
James Robertson Papers[No. 52] Declined Appointment
Regrets that Craig declined appointment to Principal Commissary. Noted Craig's suggestion of Major Kirkpatrick but the Sec. of the Treasury had previously suggested another candidate.
James Robertson Papers[No. 47] Dispatches for General Wayne
Directs boat in readiness to carry dispatches to General Wayne; asks for decision on offer of the position of Commissary General.
James Robertson Papers[No. 44] Accountant Office Policy
Receipts rolls for troops in upper Ohio area arrived. Summarized office policy on returning receipts and that Colonel Butler still stands charged.
James Robertson Papers[No. 43] Movement of Troops
Captain Lyman and his detachment to remain in Pittsburgh and not descend Ohio river this season. Hutchins detachment to march from Pittsburgh and will be joined by recruits. Gov. Lee to make …
James Robertson Papers[No. 40] Transportation of Deserter
Orders to transport R Newman, captured deserter, down river at the first opportunity to Fort Washington. From the post he will be escorted to Head Quarters by Anthony Wayne.
James Robertson Papers[No. 4 Pay roll of the militia guard at New London for May and June 1794]
Lists pay of militia guards stationed at New London Arsenal.
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)[No. 38] Enclosed Account
Enclosed account of David Fero, orders to pay Fero from accounts in Craig's possession. List of notes sent via Samuel Fisher for the payment of troops by Craig or Col. Thomas Butler.
James Robertson Papers[No. 37] Enclosed Money Due Troops
Muster and pay rolls received, to be examined and passed to Craig's credit. Fisher to deliver money due troops at Fort Fayette. Pay due Heth, Howe, and Thomas Butler's detachments enclosed.
James Robertson Papers[No. 34] Apprehension of Man Under O'Hara's Employ
Enclosed in confidence, an extract of a letter from Gen. Wayne regarding Robert Newman of Kentucky. Newman stated to Col. Hamilton that he was captured by Indians near Niagara, but allowed to return …
Isaac Craig Papers[No. 33] Building Barracks at Fort Fayette
No permanent arrangement for additional troops at Fort Fayette, advised best judgment in determining if building additional barracks is necessary. If council held at Redstone yields overtures of more …
James Robertson Papers[No. 30] Safety and Threats of Insurgents
Will not send money to finance additional fortifications at Fort Fayette for fear the money will fall into the hands of the insurgents. Urged confidence in the strength of the United States to …
James Robertson Papers[No. 29] Care of Powder
Powder forwarded to Pittsburgh, request that it is stored in a dry and secure place.
James Robertson Papers[No. 27] Scouts Intelligence
Scouts intelligence forwarded to Hamilton because of Secretary of Wars absence. Details on movement of insurgents, and advised on importance of conveying information on their activities.
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