Tennessee State Library and Archives: Archives and Manuscripts Section
903 documents
Returns; Whiskey Received; Captain Bissell's Whereabouts
Encloses return, report of whiskey received. Large quantity of barr iron, axes, nails, etc will be sent forward. Mr. Carpenter set off with dispatches for Major General Wayne at Fort Washington. …
James Robertson PapersRequest for Boat for Lieutenant Campbell Smith
Requests that Craig furnish boat for Lieutenant Campbell Smith to convey him to Headquarters. Captain Crawford will furnish escort.
James Robertson PapersReports On Insurrection; Requests Clothing and Rifles
Craig reports that the government has taken control over the Whiskey Rebellion. Insurrection leaders are retreating to Kentucky. They need clothing and rifles.
James Robertson PapersRegarding Accumulated Expense by the Retail Purchase of Medicines
Regarding accumulated expense by the retail purchase of medicines, where no provision is made. Has consulted with Doctor Balfour and Messrs Jackson and Smith, and has made out an invoice containing …
James Robertson PapersReceipts
Hodgdon believed yellow fever was returning to Philadelphia. Return of Butler enclosed, request to return remaining balance. Expenditures of Quartermaster's Department increased past Craig's …
James Robertson PapersReceipt of Packets and Letters for Major General Wayne
Received packet addressed to Major Craig enclosing letters for Major General Wayne. Captain Crawford not yet arrived by hourly expected.
James Robertson PapersProtection of Districts
Secretary Knox informs Governor William Blount that he is authorized by President of United States to make arrangements for the protection of districts in Southwest Territory, provided that the …
James Robertson PapersPost Notes Received
Post notes and packet of newspapers received. Plans to send a sketch of improvements made to Fort Fayette. Request for clothing due T. Butler's detachment. O'Hara requested Madeira wine.
James Robertson PapersPayroll Procedures
Clarifies meaning of letter respecting William Sample's business. Describes payroll procedures. Regrets that he cannot arrange the business to Mr. Sample's perfect satisfaction.
James Robertson PapersPayment of Troops
Enclosed muster and pay rolls for Fort Franklin. Captain Heth and How making out rolls for payment at Pittsburgh office.
James Robertson PapersPayment
Heffernon traveling by Kentucky boat loaded with oats to settle debts owed. Inclosed invoice for oats. Orders to pay R. Graham, hand of board boat.
James Robertson PapersPay and Muster Rolls with Details
Notification that Samuel Fisher delivered letters, noted specifically packets marked D and E containing several thousands of dollars addressed to Caleb Swan. Packets to be forwarded to Swan via D. …
James Robertson PapersPackets and Letters Addressed to Major Craig
Jones received packet addressed to Major Isaac Craig enclosing letters for Major General Wayne and sundry officers. Captain Crawford hourly expected to arrive at Wheeling on 21st instant.
James Robertson PapersOrders to Return Horses
Mentges has horses rented for $1.00/day. To prevent accruing additional costs, Hodgdon ordered horses returned. Advised returning accoutrements from horse rental for Smith.
James Robertson PapersOrders to be Paid, Colonel Sproat's Account, Indian Goods
Kirkpatrick is to fulfill the duties of Commissary, instructions will be sent soon. Governor Lee's orders are to be paid. Colonel Sproat's account has been sent to Craig to verify the services …
James Robertson PapersObtaining Current Notes
Notes made out to Caleb Swan, therefore Howell advised that Craig apply to Lieut. Smith for current bank notes to pay troops. Noted transportation of silver.
James Robertson PapersNotification of Receipt
Notification that letter to Secretary of War was received.
James Robertson PapersNotification of Delivery
Fisher to delivery money to pay troops stationed in the upper parts of the Ohio river.
James Robertson PapersNotifcation of Payment Owed, Deserter Captured
Money drawn in favor of Jeremiah Barkey, the bearer of the letter. Deserter Robert Newman apprehended this morning, to be transported to Fort Fayette.
James Robertson PapersNot Authorized to Pay Troops without Settled Pay Rolls
Received pay rolls. Not authorized to sanction payments to to troops without filling out pay rolls.
James Robertson PapersNo. 33 Extract from a Major General Anthony Wayne's letter
Notification that Wayne's army took control of post at Grand Glaize. Enemy abandoned all settlements the evening prior to U.S. military arrival. Believed enemy had received information on Wayne's …
James Robertson PapersNo News on Acceptance
Notification that Craig has not responded to offer of Commissary's department.
James Robertson PapersNo Letters Received; President's Proclamation
All stores arrived safely at Fort Washington, last boat to arrive shortly. Craig read President's proclamation and expressed doubt that it would be received well in "this unhappy and distracted …
James Robertson PapersMovements of troops to Pittsburg
Reports that recruits preparing to march for Pittsburg to descend Ohio River for Fort Washington. Ensign McClean marches from Philadelphia to Carlisle. A Captain and 40 men are ordered from West Point …
James Robertson Papers
