Isaac Craig
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Enclosed Bank Notes
Enclosed bank notes from the Bank of the United States to be given to Capts Crawford and Biggs for appointments. Requested information on their acceptance of refusal of promotion.
James Robertson PapersEnclosed Bank Notes
By direction of the Secretary of War, Howell enclosed bank notes to Craig for appointments. Request correspondence on whether or not officers accept or decline appointments.
James Robertson PapersEmployment
Enclosed personal items for Craig's "amiable Lady" and request that the bearer of the letter, John, be employed by Craig.
James Robertson PapersDelivery of Sugar and Coffee, and Compliments
Enclosed is Dorsey's bill for load of sugar and coffee, forwarded by Anderson, the bearer of the letter. Respectful compliments to General Nevil's family and Mrs. Craig.
James Robertson PapersDelivery of Indian Goods
Expectation of Indian goods to be forwarded. Knox requested supplies for 100 men to Fort Franklin as soon as possible. Money to be forwarded, mentioned taking extra care of powder.
James Robertson PapersDefense
Knox believed Cornplanters fears were justified, request for militia to defend Fort Franklin. List of ammunition forwarded by the governor. Discussed defense of frontier.
James Robertson PapersCraig's Compensation
Knox notes that Craig's conduct has been subject to the strictest examination and he is convinced that the compensation stipulated for Craig's services is inadequate. Knox will endeavor to see that …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Contracting Work
Crafting of cannons and camp kettles need workmen; orders to contract for labor. Finished items to be forwarded by Major Smiths detachment.
James Robertson PapersConfidence in Craig's Promotion of the Public Service
Expressed unwavering confidence in zeal of Craig in promoting the public service.
Correspondence, Reports, Returns, Bills, Accounts Current' Statements, Receipts, Vouchers and Contracts of Philadelphia Supply Agencies (Coxe AndCompensation
Compensation for additional service promised. Updates on forges and clothing.
James Robertson PapersCare of Powder
Notification of powder delivery, advised extreme care of delivery. Advised putting powder in flannel or canvas bags.
James Robertson PapersCaptain Crawford's Receipt
Captain Crawford's receipt for $200 has been delivered to Mr. Howell, the accountant.
James Robertson PapersArticles Wanted by Mr. Morrow
Articles wanted by Mr. Morrow shall be immediately attended to.
James Robertson PapersArticles Requested
Articles requested, Knox will direct Samuel Hodgdon to forward without delay.
James Robertson PapersApproval for Delivery of Iron
Knox approved the delivery of Agues iron from Carlisle to Pittsburgh. Iron is to be manufactured into camp kettles. James O'Hara appointed Quartermaster General, he will travel to Pittsburgh soon to …
James Robertson PapersAmmunition and Boats
Orders to furnish Lieut. Howe with ammunition immediately if it has not been done per Col. Sproat's request. Requested additional boats to be built. Contract with Dunning and Shaw for axes to be …
James Robertson PapersAccounts, movement forward of troops, respects to friends
Read and Findley's accounts will be duly attended to, but part of subsequent settlement. Was glad to hear troops had gone forward. Pays respects to Mrs. Craig, to General Nevil and family, and all …
James Robertson PapersAccommodations and Supplies
Accommodations for Capt. Cass. Orders to have contractor supply Fort Franklin. Capt. Baldwin sent on a mission to Cornplanter and other chiefs anticipating they will travel to Philadelphia. Orders …
James Robertson PapersYellow Fever at an End
[Yellow] fever is at an end. Business has resumed. Preparations made for accommodation of congress and state assembly. Pay will go forward on Monday.
James Robertson PapersWilliam Wilson, interpreter of Delaware and Shawanese tongues
Interpreter Wilson was supposed to be at Philadelphia, but he has not arrived, nor is there any word. Commissioners have commenced journey and will rendezvous at Niagara. Very important that Wilson …
James Robertson PapersWhether Officers' Families Entitled to Quarters
Has not heard from Major General Wayne. Mentions dispatches borne by Ensign Morgan. It would afford satisfaction to be able to legally direct that officers' families be furnished with quarters, but …
James Robertson PapersWhereabouts of Knox; Troop Movements; Yellow Fever Epidemic
Secretary of War remains in the countryside. Mentions army's movement. Discusses accountability for damaged goods. Discusses effects of yellow fever epidemic in city. Mentions death of Jacob Hapelman.
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