Isaac Craig
1045 documents
Forwarding of Ammunition to Pittsburg
Will forward supply of flints, powder, military stores from Philadelphia to Pittsburg.
James Robertson PapersForwarding Money; Post at Wheeling; Indian Baggage
Reports that $5000 sent as requested. Directs suspension of erection of post at Wheeling because of state of waters. Laments late arrival Indian baggage.
James Robertson PapersForward Payroll with Security Provided Enroute from Pittsurg
Colonel Mentges will bring money for the army to Pittsburg. Must be sent off in armed boat. Either Major Winston, Major Cass or Captain Crawford is to take charge of money. Has ordered clothing from …
James Robertson PapersFederal Commissioners to Major Craig [letter no. 3] on delivery of letters to Major General Wayne by multiple means
Federal Commissioners sending letters by multiple means of dispatch for General Anthony Wayne, reporting that the treaty talks with the western Indians have collapsed.
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3dFederal Commissioners to Major Craig [letter no. 2] on delivery of letters to Major General Anthony Wayne
Federal Commissioners report they are sending letter via Sylvester Ash; use of Indian runners to carry letters to Fort Franklin and Fort Pitt. Refer to letters for General Wayne
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3dExpect to Hear Directly from Secretary of War
Hodgdon had conference with Secretary of War who will contact Craig directly. System is now very rigid. The least departure therefrom, results in censure.
James Robertson PapersEstimate of Expenses; Dispatches for General Wayne
Estimate of expenses will be analyzed. Notes that expenses have already exceeded estimates. Asks that dispatches for General Wayne be secretly delivered by express boat.
James Robertson PapersEnclosed Money for Quartermaster's Department
Enclosed money for Quartermaster's Department by order of Sec. of War. Details on shipping clothing and equipment for artillery and cavalry.
James Robertson PapersDrafts; Captain Prior's Baggage; Newspapers
Discusses draft in favor of Mr. Butler. Hopes Captain Prior's baggage will not long detain him. Mentions newspapers forwarded belong to James O'Hara. Respects to family.
James Robertson PapersDispatches for Major General Wayne
Directs Craig to forward dispatches for Major General Wayne. Requests report on state of Ohio River. Detachment ordered from Carlisle has not commence march.
James Robertson PapersDelivery of pay, General Putnam's papers, Congressional Committee report
Mr. Fisher came forward with Dr. Carmichael with the cash to pay the army. Will send box of papers which General Putnam brought from Fort Washington. Accounts remain with auditor. Comments on …
James Robertson PapersDelivery of Money, Clothing, Arms, Powder, and Lead
Sends $2500 for public use in Quarter Master's Department. Provides guidance for drawing future sums. Reports on delivery of clothing, arms, powder, lead.
James Robertson PapersDelivery of Horses
Bearer comes with public horses, which came hither with Indians. Others to be delivered by Ensign McCleary and Surgeon's Mate Strong.
James Robertson PapersDelinquent Deliveries and Accounts; Absent Secretary of War
Provides summary of deficient deliveries. Discusses balances and estimates. Secretary of War will be absent at least for a month. Mentions stationary, nails. Ewing's trunk will be taken to Patterson. …
James Robertson PapersDeath and Illness from Yellow Fever
Yellow fever disorder rages and has proven fatal to a great number. Hodgdon himself is enfeebled; painful to write the letter. Enclosed is invoice of last load of clothing which did not leave with the …
James Robertson PapersCommissioners Report Their Arrival at Fort Erie
Federal Commissioners to Major Craig [letter no. 1] on arrival at Fort Erie and delivery of letters by separate conveyance to Major General Anthony Wayne and General Knox, and refusal of western …
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3dClothing; the Inevitable Campaign; Raging Yellow Fever in the City
Will make use of the information on the tumbrils. Mentions invoices of clothing for 3rd and 4th Sub Legions, noting the inevitability of the upcoming campaign [against Indians]. Describes the mortal …
James Robertson PapersClothing Shipped; Fever Rages in City
Clothing for 3rd Sub Legion is on the road. A wasting and destructive fever rages in the city. Before this reaches Craig, Hodgdon comments that he shall probably have one or more to mourn in his …
James Robertson PapersChief Cornplanter's visit to Philadelphia
Secretary Knox is glad to learn that Doctor Carmichael arrived safe with money. Also sorry that Cornplanter will not visit Philadelphia as if disaffected with United States. Says this idea is …
James Robertson PapersCaptain Prior's Expenses
Encloses Captain Prior's duplicate receipt for horse, saddle, and bridal, used to attend Wabash Indians on return to their country.
James Robertson PapersCaptain Crawford's Descent; Detachment of Recruits Marching
Pleased to hear that Captain Crawford has descended Ohio River. Detachment of 45 recruits under Captain Cook, marched from Carlisle to Pittsburg.
James Robertson PapersBoat in Readiness; Dispatches to Major General Wayne; Pay Matters
Have boat in constant readiness to receive dispatches for Major General Wayne. Captain Crawford to provide guard for boat. Discusses Joseph Howell and pay of troops.
James Robertson PapersBlock house at Wheeling; Shipments of Clothing; Movements of Troops
Has directed Colonel Clarke to proceed with the erection of block house at Wheeling. Asks that Craig lend support. Captain Pratt marched from Trenton with about 100 men. Captain Pike marched from …
James Robertson PapersBank notes; supplies; arrival of India Men
Expresses satisfaction in finding that several packages of bank notes arrived to the Quarter Master General. Will mention situation to Secretary of War in order to prevent any delay of supplies. …
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