Isaac Craig
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Hodgdon discusses military stores and accounting matters with Major Craig
Samuel Hodgdon informs Major Craig that General Wilkinson will remain in Washington and he also confirms receipt of a previously transmitted abstract.
Isaac Craig PapersHodgdon discusses military stores and accounting matters with Major Craig
Samuel Hodgdon provides instructions to Major Craig for settling the costs of shipping General Gibson's articles.
Isaac Craig PapersHodgdon discusses military stores and accounting matters with Major Craig
Samuel Hodgdon discusses General Wilkinson's future relationship to the Quartermaster General with Major Craig. Letter is dated "America's Birthday."
Isaac Craig PapersHodgdon discusses military stores and accounting matters with Major Craig
Samuel Hodgdon informs Major Craig of War Department resignations and the general effects of political turnover, the move of the capital to Washington City.
Isaac Craig PapersHodgdon discusses military stores and accounting matters with Major Craig
Samuel Hodgdon offers opinions to Major Craig regarding recent political changes and military reductions.
Isaac Craig PapersHodgdon discusses military stores and accounting matters with Major Craig
Samuel Hodgdon forwards correspondance for Captain Turner to Major Craig.
Isaac Craig PapersHodgdon discusses military stores and accounting matters with Major Craig
In order to close his quartermaster account, Samuel Hodgdon requests a draft from Major Craig.
Isaac Craig PapersForwarded Mail
Glad to hear W. Price is with Craig, will forward chest if it is present. Requested Craig notify Turner that a package will be forwarded to him shortly. Mentioned that war was likely in Europe, …
James Robertson PapersFire at War Department, Troops and Supplies to Western Posts
Discussed fire at War Department and the retirement of the Secretary of the Treasury. "Federal men and measures are the order of the day, the Demo[crats] gnash their teeth and melt away." Cannons …
James Robertson PapersEnclosed Document Advocating Peace with Indians
Stoddert directing business at War Dept. after the departure/retirement of the Sec. of War. All Public Offices, except Hodgdon's, are moving to City of Washington. Hodgdon will remain in …
James Robertson PapersEnclosed Accounts
Enclosed armourers accounts, results from its examination will be communicated. Mentioned the return of Capt. Barry who could only report that U.S. commissioners were respectfully received.
James Robertson PapersDetailed Account of War Department Fire
Mentions destruction of the War Office, fire moving to the War Department Library starting at the "back part of the chimney that belonged to the next house." Accountant was able to save some …
James Robertson PapersDelivery and Payment
Apologized for any embarrassment the Quartermaster General caused. Specifically addressed delivery of Gibsons box, stated whoever received the package should pay for its transportation. Requested …
James Robertson PapersCharges for Clothing
Abstract of Quartermaster's Stores purchased and manufactured received. Problems with charges of clothing delivered to S. Vance and his regiments. Advised Craig not to blend charges in his accounts.
James Robertson PapersChanges to Quartermaster's Department, Power of Attorney
Mentioned changes to tasks and processes in the Quartermasters Department and to the present arrangement of the army. Discussed method to transfer power of attorney.
James Robertson PapersChanges and Relocation of Capitol
Order to move to City of Washington just received, it is said the President wanted to have all Public Offices open at that location by the fifteenth of the month. Recent changes are great and …
James Robertson PapersCertificate of Identity and Land Warrants
Letter received c/o Mr. Bever; Johnston's warrant cannot be obtained for lack of "certificate of identity." Hodgdon will give Bever Johnson's warrants in time for the lottery, once proper …
James Robertson PapersBills, Transportation of Supplies, and Elections
States elections in Pennsylvania are "generally against the Federal interest." Requests to be informed on whether or not Capt. Turner has paid his bill, discussed the unusual detention of his box. …
James Robertson PapersAssistant and T. Francis
Will examined documents from Craig after current project for Congress is finished. Agreed one assistant at Pittsburgh would be sufficient. Noted Tench Francis died last evening.
James Robertson PapersAssistance to Tracy
Requested Craig assist Uriah Tracy who is a visiting senator from Connecticut. Requested Craig furnish a letter of introduction for Tracy if he required one to complete his business.
James Robertson PapersApproval of Quartermaster General
Fearful Hodgdon will not be able to make necessary purchases in a timely manner. Described current relationship Secretary of War as amiable, and that he (Hodgdon) seeks only to fulfill his position …
James Robertson PapersAccounting and Procuring Workmen
Once demands are acknowledged, Hodgdon will send along as many more as Craig requests. Will find W. Price and send along Craig's wishes. Informed that the best workmen in the country are in Albany, …
James Robertson PapersAccounting
Enclosed requested clothing vouchers that will allow Craig to settle with Capt. Vance. All annuities have gone forward. Questioned outcome of Rivardi's future. City remains healthy, business is …
James Robertson PapersAccount Sent
Armourers accounts returned, Hodgdon doubted Craig had received them yet.
James Robertson Papers
