Tennessee State Library and Archives: Archives and Manuscripts Section
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Delivery of Horses
Bearer comes with public horses, which came hither with Indians. Others to be delivered by Ensign McCleary and Surgeon's Mate Strong.
James Robertson PapersDelinquent Deliveries and Accounts; Absent Secretary of War
Provides summary of deficient deliveries. Discusses balances and estimates. Secretary of War will be absent at least for a month. Mentions stationary, nails. Ewing's trunk will be taken to Patterson. …
James Robertson PapersDeath and Illness from Yellow Fever
Yellow fever disorder rages and has proven fatal to a great number. Hodgdon himself is enfeebled; painful to write the letter. Enclosed is invoice of last load of clothing which did not leave with the …
James Robertson PapersCorrespondence for General Wayne and Officers; Ohio River Ice; Buildings at Wheeling
Will forward letters for Commander in Chief General Wayne and officers. At present Ohio River obstructed by ice. Captain Cook not yet arrived; expected soon. Regarding buildings at Wheeling, provides …
James Robertson PapersClothing; the Inevitable Campaign; Raging Yellow Fever in the City
Will make use of the information on the tumbrils. Mentions invoices of clothing for 3rd and 4th Sub Legions, noting the inevitability of the upcoming campaign [against Indians]. Describes the mortal …
James Robertson PapersClothing, Stores, Disbursements, Pay Problems
Lieutenant Whistler left with his detachment in charge of clothing and stores. Mentions abstract of disbursements, shipment of clothing, Captain Crawford's complaints that some are not paid.
James Robertson PapersClothing Shipped; Fever Rages in City
Clothing for 3rd Sub Legion is on the road. A wasting and destructive fever rages in the city. Before this reaches Craig, Hodgdon comments that he shall probably have one or more to mourn in his …
James Robertson PapersChief Cornplanter's visit to Philadelphia
Secretary Knox is glad to learn that Doctor Carmichael arrived safe with money. Also sorry that Cornplanter will not visit Philadelphia as if disaffected with United States. Says this idea is …
James Robertson PapersCharges Related to Wabash and Seneca Indians; Captain Prior
Encloses charges accrued from detaining Wabash Indians. Mentions amount of the Seneca Indians, advances to Captain Prior. General John Gibson setting off for Philadelphia. Captain Prior set off for …
James Robertson PapersCaptain Zebulon Pike's Detachment, Construction at Wheeling, Peace with Indians, Etc
Reports on letters received. Captain Pike's detachment not yet arrived. Forwards packets addressed to President of United States and Secretary of War. Has returned from laying out store house, block …
James Robertson PapersCaptain Prior's Expenses
Encloses Captain Prior's duplicate receipt for horse, saddle, and bridal, used to attend Wabash Indians on return to their country.
James Robertson PapersCaptain Crawford's Descent; Detachment of Recruits Marching
Pleased to hear that Captain Crawford has descended Ohio River. Detachment of 45 recruits under Captain Cook, marched from Carlisle to Pittsburg.
James Robertson PapersBoats to Carry Dispatches, Indian Attacks and General Engagement
Knox apprehensive that detachment will come too late to descend Ohio River. Orders a light boat to be prepared to carry dispatches. Letters for Governor St. Clair and Governor Shelby to be sent …
James Robertson PapersBoats for Brigadier General Posey; Interpreters to New York for Treaty Commissioners
Will have boat fitted for General Posey. Major Hughes and detachment embarked for Fort Washington. Mr. William Williams set of for Niagara via Fort Franklin and Buffaloe Creek. Sylvester Ash will …
James Robertson PapersBoat in Readiness; Dispatches to Major General Wayne; Pay Matters
Have boat in constant readiness to receive dispatches for Major General Wayne. Captain Crawford to provide guard for boat. Discusses Joseph Howell and pay of troops.
James Robertson PapersBlock House Construction; Captain Pike's Detachment; Payment of Boatmen and Boat Builders
Will pay particular attention to instructions respecting erection of block house and store house at Wheeling. Will proceed to Wheeling to ascertain materials needed. Mentions river transportation for …
James Robertson PapersBlock house at Wheeling; Shipments of Clothing; Movements of Troops
Has directed Colonel Clarke to proceed with the erection of block house at Wheeling. Asks that Craig lend support. Captain Pratt marched from Trenton with about 100 men. Captain Pike marched from …
James Robertson PapersBank notes; supplies; arrival of India Men
Expresses satisfaction in finding that several packages of bank notes arrived to the Quarter Master General. Will mention situation to Secretary of War in order to prevent any delay of supplies. …
James Robertson PapersAssignment of Brigadier General Posey
Brigadier General Posey will set out for headquarters next Monday. Requests that Craig have boat ready for descending Ohio River, as soon as Posey arrives at Pittsburgh.
James Robertson PapersArrival of Letters; Guidance Requested Regarding Quarters for Officers' Families
Boat arrived from Fort Washington with several large packets addressed to Secretary of War, and Oliver Wolcott, Junior, Esquire. Encloses letter from Quarter Master General. Also received letter from …
James Robertson PapersAn Account of the Yellow Fever Epidemic in Philadelphia
Reports that self and family, blessed be God, are nearly recovered from the malignant disorder in the city of Philadelphia. The scene has surpassed everything Hodgdon has seen before: the dying, …
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