Isaac Craig
1045 documents
Required Documents to Settle Accounts with Quartermaster General
Northern posts will receive clothing before winter. Advised store account must be "fair and clear". Hodgdon would like to settle accounts with Quartermaster General, requests all documents pertaining …
James Robertson PapersRequests Immediate Communication of Returns
Thanks Craig for information on McClintock. Asks him in the future to send returns to him immediately rather than to the Secretary of War. The Quartermaster General is in New York, but when he …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Requests Abstracts, Vouchers, and Accounts
Requests abstracts, vouchers, and an account of all stores according to previous instruction. Refers to the arrival of Mr. King; hopes his actions have merited their expectations.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Request to Hand Off Letter
"You will be good enough to hand off the enclosed to Wm. King--"
James Robertson PapersReports News of Indians Departing, Gen. Wilksin Arriving, Decision on Stevens Retiring, Death of James Miller's Wife
Reports that Indians will sail on a vessel from Orleans. He expects General Wilkinson with news. Swans has assigned apartments. The decision on Stevens's request to retire will be known soon.The …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Reports Navigation is Open; Will Send Shipments
Pleased to learn that navigation is now free and that stores for lower posts can be forwarded. Ensign Cook's letter will be forwarded.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Reports Medicine and Hospital Stores Sent to Fort Massac with Directions
Received letter about medicine and hospital stores marked Fort Massac and West Florida. The Secretary of War suggests the whole supply be sent to Fort Massac. The commanding officer there should wait …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Reports Draft for Captain Turner's Brother
Reports draft for Captain Turner's brother, to be placed in Craig's debit. Requests that his account be charged accordingly/
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Reports Deaths, Presumably Not from Yellow Fever
Refers to letter from Capt. Irish. Reports that Col. Stevens is not allowed to retire and that negotiations are being made for his salary. Refers to bill for Capt. Lyman and 2 or 3 recent deaths, …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Reports Concern about Marching Troops, Clothing, Purveyor, Quartermaster General
Has not heard about the Quartermaster General's arrival.Is surprised that troops are marching from Pittsburgh to Bristol--considers it "retrograde with a vengeance." Is also surprised at Craig's …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Reports Completion of Galley and Preparation to Sail.
Reports that the galley is completed and Mr. Ownes has been discharged. Will immediately equip the galley in preparation to descend the river in good water. Nothing of import to communicate; General …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Report on Weather, Transportation; Boat to Natchez is Safe
Reports that the boat destined for the Natchez is safe. The river is open although navigation is impeded by ice, which should soon clear. Reports that the Quartermaster General is making estimates.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Report of Stevens's Salary Negotiation; Chain of Command for Armourers
Reports that Stevens's business is not yet settled; Stevens has written to the Secretary, requesting him to accept the terms or find someone to take his place. The Quartermaster's objections to the …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Remarks on Provisions Account
Remarks on provisions account. Stated debit agrees with abstracts provided. Refers to accounts with Fort Randolph, Le Beaux, Oswego, Niagara, Sillsburg, Fort Franklin, Presque Isle, Fort Fayette. …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Reimbursement for Services
Supposed Col. Hamtramck's information regarding clothing allocation for recruits to be correct. Remarked on Pickering's disposition, but said that Craig will eventually be fully compensated for his …
James Robertson PapersRefers to Wagoner Invoices, Fever, Crops
Wonders about how the wagoner plans to make use of the invoices. The invoice calls for a further allowance. The fever has disappeared from the city. Remarks on crops
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Refers to Medicine at Massace for Troops at Lofties's Cliffs; Sends Ezekiel King for Assistance
Assumes that the General will write to the proper authorities at Massace [?], directing them to forward medicine to the troops at Lofties's Cliffs [?]. Reports stores forwarded by Captain Lyman. …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Refers to Essays, Novels for Family Reading
Reports that Mr. Owner set off for Pittsburgh and found McHenry's folks in the humor for reading. Sends volumes of the Gleaner by Mrs. Murray, sister of Governor Sargent.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Records of Pittsburgh
Urgently needs abstracts for the first, third, and fourth quarters, vouchers for entire year of 1798, and an account of all stores on hand. Hoped William King arrived and fulfilled expectations of his …
James Robertson PapersRecord Keeping
Requests that in the future Craig should submit three general stores returns. Outlines what the returns should include and method of recording information .
James Robertson PapersReceipt for Mary Murphy
Payment in full for room and board of Whitner Knaggs and five Indian Chiefs.
General Information Index, 1794-1918. (RG94)Receipt for Desk Leaf & Stool
Swan confirms that Thomas Dobbins has completed and delivered the following and will be paid four dollars for his work: a desk leaf and putting it up and a stool for writing upon.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Political Climate
Mentioned process of election for city and county, along with the positions held. Mentioned the "demons" and corrected himself by calling the party "demos" for democrats. Hodgdon called the …
James Robertson PapersPeter Hagner Reviews Major Craig's Accounts
Peter Hagner, acting for William Simmons, informs Major Craig that his accounts have been reviewed.
Isaac Craig PapersPayment to William Dobbins for work done
Payment for a desk leaf and putting it up and for a stool for writing upon.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
