Isaac Craig
1045 documents
Large Box Containing Soldiers' Clothing, Etc.
Letter, discusses storing Army uniforms.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Iron Work for Gun Carriage
Discussed iron work performed by blacksmith for gun carriages. Hodgdon anticipated guns to arrive shortly. Money advanced to J. Hamilton for transportation to prevent him from drawing on Craig.
James Robertson PapersHastening the Settlement of Your Account
Hodgdon assures Craig that he will do what he can to hasten the settlement of his account. Gin blocks are ordered and should be on their way shortly.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Goods for the Wyandots & Pottawatomies, Etc.
Hodgdon discusses the Indian goods intended for the Wyandot and Pottowatomie tribes. Colonel Winthrop Sargent apparently will be confirmed by the Senate as Governor of the Mississippi government.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Goods & Presents to Certain Indian Tribes
Letter, advises re shipment of Indian presents; advises re money for commanding officers.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.General's Looking Glasses, Transportation of Hamilton's Furniture, Etc.
Letter, discusses military stores; mentions Spanish posts.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Forty Five Deaths are Reported
Among other matters, Hodgdon reports that the sickness that is ravaging Philadelphia has claimed 45 more lives although he and his family continue to be well.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Forty Dollars for Jacob Death
Hodgdon alerts Craig that Jacob Death has been paid is is returning to his post.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Files, Pod Augers, & Ship Saws, Etc.
Hodgdon discusses sundry supplies being sent to Major Craig at Pittsburgh.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Federalism is Completely Triumphant, Etc.
Hodgdon discusses sundry supply and political matters and reports on the fever in Philadelphia which seemed to have abated but deaths continue to plague the city.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Expectations Relative to Your Pay, Etc.
Hodgdon discusses sundry aspects of Craig's account.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Enclosed Shipwright Contract
Enclosed agreement of shipwrights, billed amount charged to Craig. Craig must credit Hodgdon accordingly. Shipwrights left for Pittsburgh Monday morning.
James Robertson PapersEnclosed Account is of No Use in Its Present Form, Etc.
Letter, discusses account statement; mentions misplaced letter.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Drafts Without Stamps, Etc.
Among other matters, Hodgdon discusses the policy regarding sending drafts with or without stamps. The Quartermaster General may receive them without stamps but the banks will not, so it is best to …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Drafts Without Stamps
Hodgdon discusses letters and drafts with and without stamps. Drafts without stamps will not be received by the banks.
Isaac Craig PapersDisposition of the Troops, Etc.
In addition to a discussion of the disposition of troops and problems supplying them, Hodgdon discusses a number of matters involving Colonel Sargent, Mr. Brooks, and General Washington.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Directions as to Forwarding Goods
Letter, directs public stores to be forwarded.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Desirous of Closing as Many Accounts as Can Be Taken Up
Letter, discusses closing as many accounts as can be taken up; mentions cannon.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Craig's Drafts Will be Duly Honored, Etc.
Among other matters, Hodgdon assures Craig that his drafts will be honored. He is surprised that Ackerman and McMickle are not with Craig since they have received their advances from Joshua Humphreys.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Corruption of the Court of France, Etc.
Hodgdon worries that the corruption of the Court of France will lead to war with the U.S.. The Commissioners have made their report to Congress which should soon be printed.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Contents & Value of the Missing Box
Hodgdon cautions that one of Major Swan's ten boxes is missing and it is essential, prior to settling George Rictchie's account, to know the contents and value of the missing box.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Clothing Will Be Sent as Soon as a Supply is Received.
Capt. Miller should understand why his detachment was not fully supplied with clothing since he had been ordered to march as light as possible.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
