Tennessee State Library and Archives: Archives and Manuscripts Section
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Assignment to Monitor Drivers of Public Loads
When finding public loads on the road, note the driver name, place seen, and contents of load. Report back to Hodgdon. Payment of $24. Apply to Major Craig for further sums if necessary.
James Robertson PapersAssembly of Troops
Permission to assemble commissioned officers and voluntary friendly Indians. Emphasized treating Indians with respect.
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 PapersAppointment and Defeated Riflemen
Appointment made to position Capt. Biggs declined, money dispensed. Riflemen defeated and some killed by Indians at Beaver Creek.
James Robertson PapersAmmunition Manufacture
More iron to arrive, furnace now casting shot. Powder to be sifted. Finished supplies will be sent forward without delay.
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 PapersAccrual of Charges Since Colonel O'Hara's Appointment
Encloses invoice of stores. Notes accrual of charges since Colonel O'Hara's appointment related to digging a well, building magazine and another barracks. Notes that the charges do not come under …
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 Papers[Extract of a Letter] Inaccurate Vouchers
Clothing received but vouchers are inaccurate and therefore all packages must be inventoried before Wilkinson knows if they received the proper number.
James Robertson PapersYellow Fever; Smoking of the Infected Clothing
Expresses sorry for the state of his family from Yellow Fever epidemic. The smoking of the clothing, thought to be infected with Yellow Fever, Craig notes is a dreadful piece of business and conceives …
James Robertson PapersYellow Fever Epidemic and Clothing
Hodgdon does not believe that the clothing was infected from the recent yellow fever epidemic and explains why. He has also consulted a Doctor Hodge, who says that there is no danger of infection. …
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.
James Robertson PapersWater transportation for the Indian Chiefs and Captain Prior
Knox asks that Craig furnish Captain Prior and the Indian Chiefs under his care the means of transportation by water from Pittsburgh to Fort Washington. Make their accommodations safe and comfortable.
James Robertson PapersTravel Safety
Remarks on traveling by river or by road to Wheeling. Safety of each mode of transportation discussed.
James Robertson PapersTravel from Pittsburgh
Several officers leave for Head Quarters on Kentucky boat. The water is low which makes slows boat traffic. Cornplanter's nephew brought speech to Colonel O'Hara a copy of which is now enclosed.
James Robertson PapersTransmittal of Money; Captain Pratt's Detachment
Samuel Hodgdon will transmit $3000. In future, no money will be advance but upon previous estimate. Mentions holding part of Captain Pratt's detachment until they receive orders.
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