Isaac Craig
1045 documents
Yellow Fever
(missing first page of letter, second page is partial illegible) Arrival of Quartermaster General noted. Yellow fever present.
James Robertson PapersWork
Busy with work most likely because his assistants left city due to outbreak of yellow fever. Information to be sent by post to Craig will go out in two or three days time.
James Robertson PapersVarious Accounting Matters
Clothing, ordnance, and military stores should be forwarded to fort on Mississippi river. Commanding officer there will move goods to final destination. Hodgdon hopes for a full settlement with …
James Robertson PapersTransportation of Provisions
Glad to hear navigation of river allows for easy transport of goods to lower posts. Will send forward duplicate invoices with next post, Ensign Cook's letter forwarded per his request.
James Robertson PapersTransportation of Provisions
Cargo safe despite damage to transport boat. Mentioned desire for Sergeant's goods to be transported to him swiftly and safely due to his bad luck with transport in the past. Mentioned use of force …
James Robertson PapersTransportation of Goods, Compensation
Muskets for Albert Gallatin are en route. Hopes all forwarded clothing will reach its destination, will do his best to have Craig satisfactorily compensated.
James Robertson PapersThe Accountant's Office of the Department of War audits Major Craig
Peter Hagner notifies Major Craig of an impending audit.
Isaac Craig PapersSupplies for Troops, Assistance for Craig
General to write commanding officer at Massac to select and forward pants and portions to troops at Loftus Cliffs. Information on Capt. Lyman's situation with Mr. Harris. Sent E. King to assist …
James Robertson PapersStatement of Stores and Payment
(first half of letter illegible) Advised a correct statement of stores, not a hastily compiled and incorrect statement. Discussed payment for transportation, relationship of Craig to Mr. Mead, …
James Robertson PapersStandards for Contracts
Notification of shipment of Clarksville manufactory muskets under the care of the Quartermaster General to be used as patterns for the manufacture of other contracted arms by Albert Gallatin.
James Robertson PapersShipment of Provisions
Does not have documents requested on hand. Notification that provisions to be delivered with quantities listed, clothing to be forwarded to Fort Wayne immediately.
James Robertson PapersSettlement of Accounts and Health of City
Discussed allowance for settlement. Fever has disappeared and city is healthy again. Expressed happiness.
James Robertson PapersSendsd Accounts; News of Jacob Death
Sends store accounts by Mr. McConaky with a copy of the wagoner's advance to enable Craig to settle accounts. Nothing new has transpired with the War Department--no new appropriations. Refers to Jacob …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Secretary at War discusses status of stores with Major Craig
The Secretary at War asks that future requistions made on behalf of equipping the gallies contain more detailed information to assist in accurate procurement.
Isaac Craig PapersRules for Settling Accounts
Notification that McHenry wrote to Quartermaster General stating that until general system is established, all Ordnance accounts should pass through his Quartermaster's Department for settlement. …
James Robertson PapersRetirement
Whereabouts of mail still in question. No conclusion on Stevens ability/permission to retire. Mentioned presence of Quartermaster General and O'Hara, along with "lingering consumption" of family.
James Robertson PapersResponse to List of Requested Articles
They are now in the process of looking at Craig's list of needed items. Because the statement is complete and explicit, Hodgdon refrains from other questions. Requests an immediate response.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
