Isaac Craig
1045 documents
Post Notes and Arms Forwarded
Per request, post notes forwarded. Requests communication on receipt of money. Arms and armaments forwarded. Cartouch boxes forwarded with all speed.
James Robertson PapersPaid Bill of Expenses
Conrad's cash running low, paid his bill of expenses of $12 and advanced him.
James Robertson PapersPacket of Notes to be Delivered by Brigadier General Posey for Pay of Garrison at Fort Franklin
Brigadier General Posey is to deliver packet to Craig containing notes intended for pay of garrison at Fort Franklin. Asks that Craig give Posey duplicate receipts.
James Robertson PapersNo.114 Estimates Needed for Money Requested
Will inform Sec of Treasury of opinion regarding Big Beaver Creek. Result will be transmitted. Money will be transmitted once Craig follows instructions and forwards estimates.
James Robertson PapersNo. 126 Money and Supplies
Updates on money requests and location of supplies. Pushes for final settlement of accounts.
James Robertson PapersMuster, Payrolls and Detention of Pay
Discusses officers at the Upper Posts of Ohio River. Should be enabled to make out authentic muster and pay rolls. Wants to put that part in train without delaying Captain Crawford's return as they …
James Robertson PapersMovement of Troops; Safeguarding of Letters for Commander in Chief
Mentions his direction to Lieutenant Colonel Clarke to make provisions to send troops. Supposes that detachments at Marrietta and Gallipolis must have their boats with them. Captain Pratt's detachment …
James Robertson PapersMovement of Powder and Goods
Has sent powder forward in carts. Asks that shoes for the 1st Sub Legion be packed and marked. Clothing is nearly all on the road. On one of carts is a cask of China. Mentions shipment of sugar. Gives …
James Robertson PapersMovement of Detachment; Descending Ohio River Before the Ice; Letter for Governor of Kentucky
Detachment has marched from Carlisle to Pittsburgh. Hopes they arrive in season to descend Ohio River before onset of ice on the river. Light boat well manned will be wanted for conveying dispatches …
James Robertson PapersMoney; Requested Supplies
Has applied for money requested and has no doubt of receiving it. Is sorry the Army has made so little progress-the season was too far advanced. Has shipped nail rods. Files will go shortly. …
James Robertson PapersMoney to Quarter Master General; Wampum; Money for Captain Prior
Quarter Master General's agent will transmit sum of $5000. Hopes interpreters Mr. Wilson and Mr. Ash answer purpose of commissioners. Asks about the wampum. Discusses conditions by which Captain Prior …
James Robertson PapersMoney Requested; Proper Estimates
Will attempt to obtain money requested by Craig, but notes that Craig did not provide a precise estimate of objects requested. Captain Cooke's detachment marches from Carlisle. Worries that Ohio River …
James Robertson PapersMoney matters; whiskey for troops at Fort Franklin
Hodgdon forwards $5000 for purposes mentioned in letter of 13th. Will go to the Secretary of Treasury on supplying troops at Fort Franklin with whiskey and will transmit decision.
James Robertson PapersMoney Forwarded, Delivery
Money requested by Craig is forwarded, other payments discussed. Knox mentions delivery of Indian baggage.
James Robertson PapersMoney Forwarded and Newspapers Enclosed
Forwards $5000 in post notes to close up accounts to the first of ensuing year. Newspapers enclosed.
James Robertson PapersMoney for James O'Hara
William Knox writes on behalf on Hodgdon, who is out of town. Forwards money, for which James O'Hara, Quarter Master General, is accountable. Also sends on the present week's newspapers for O'Hara.
James Robertson PapersMoney Advances; Dispatches for General Wayne; Delivery of Stores for Army
Has requested to Secretary of Treasury to advance $5000. Keep the Quarter Master General constantly informed of the sums drawn. Dispatches for General Wayne must be transmitted instantly by express …
James Robertson PapersMilitary Clothing Possibly Infected with Yellow Fever
Reports that a infectious fever rages in Philadelphia. Took its rise not far from ordnance store on Water Street in which the clothing for the troops was deposited and packed up for transportation. …
James Robertson PapersMajor Cass' Baggage and Delivery of Sherry Wine
James Hamilton left Philadelphia for Pittsburg with Major Cass's baggage and quarter cask of sherry wine.
James Robertson PapersLetters will be Answered; Forward Information on Army; March of Lieutenant Whistler
Letters will be answered next post. Forward any important information from the Army. Lieutenant Whistler marched from Hagers Town Maryland for Fort Pitt with 50 recruits.
James Robertson PapersLetters from Commissioners to Wayne; Detachments Moving Forward
Is glad that Craig sent off the commissioners' letters to General Wayne. Hopes that Lieutenant Colonel Clarke and troops have descended Ohio River. Asks for report on state of waters. Detachment will …
James Robertson PapersLetter to Quarter Master General with money enclosed
Encloses letter to the Quarter Master General containing $10,000 in post notes. Directs that it be quickly transported to destination.
James Robertson PapersLetter from Federal Commissioners Sandusky Treaty requesting interpreters and white wampum [money]
From Niagara, Commissioners have no information on whereabouts of William Wilson or James Rankin, interpreters for Delaware and Shawanese languages; and inquire on whereabouts of white wampum. They …
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3d
