Tennessee State Library and Archives: Archives and Manuscripts Section
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Enclosed Muster and Pay Rolls
Enclosed muster roll for Capt. Howe's detachment at Fort Fayette. Request for credit to Craig's account.
James Robertson PapersDoctor Wallace's Account; Pay and Muster Rolls
Encloses Doctor Wallace's account. Asks for examination and instructions. Has already advanced a part of sum. Garrison at Fort Franklin paid. Muster and payrolls of Beaver Block House will be sent …
James Robertson PapersDelivery of Supplies
Howitzers and grape shot to be delivered to General Robertson. He will use supplies at posts he will establish in the western territories.
James Robertson PapersDelivery of Silver
Lieut. Campbell asked to wait for delivery of silver money, which should arrive in a few days. Cases addressed to Caleb Swan will be forwarded with care.
James Robertson PapersDelivery of Money for Pay and Forage of Troops of Upper Parts of Ohio River
Lieutenant Campbell Smith has charge of $4881.50 for pay and forage of troops of upper parts of Ohio River.
James Robertson PapersDelivery of Contracted Goods, Suppression of Insurgents
Notification that Craig drew on Hodgdon in favor of contractors, and others to settle accounts. Noted militia successfully convinced "deluded multitude" that the army has enough strength to "chastise …
James Robertson PapersDecline of Whiskey Rebellion; Reports Duties
Discusses Whiskey Rebellion; discusses offer of head of Commissary but declines; recommends another. Refers to domestic responsibilities as well as responsibilities at his post.
James Robertson PapersDebts Unsettled
Expressed disappointment that he did receive requested cash to discharge debts.
James Robertson PapersCraig and Bissell Receipts; Shipment of Foods and Money on Colonel Culbertson's Wagon
Quartermaster General will honor drafts mentioned by Craig. Bissell's receipt will be attended to. Reports on contents of Colonel Culbertson's wagon. Money it to be shipped by first opportunity to …
James Robertson PapersCouncil and Defending Fort Fayette
Letters from Sec. of Treasury and Jonathan Staggs received. Results of conference between commissioners and deputies of western counties not yet known. Meeting with more delegates to take place at …
James Robertson PapersCost of Postage, Housing Troops
Billing of postage on Gen. Wayne's dispatches mentioned. General meeting at Redstone held, results not yet known. Garrison at Fort Fayette to received reinforcements, necessity to build additional …
James Robertson PapersCopy of the Report of the Committee on Indian Affairs Received at Knoxville April 16, 1794
Copy of the report of the Committee on Indian Affairs received at Knoxville April 16, 1794, forwarded for the information of Mero District. Discusses measures for protection of citizens against …
James Robertson PapersCopy of Invoice of Stores
Ensign McClair to escort stores to be transported. Enclosed copy invoice of stores sent forward with Collins and Campbell.
James Robertson PapersContract to supply provisions to the Western Army for 1795
John Stagg sends true copy of a formal agreement for rations to Major Isaac Craig, Deputy Quartermaster General. The agreement is between Tench Coxe and two contractors. List of rations with …
James Robertson PapersConstruction and Insurrection
Agreeable to orders, musket cartridge making will commence with expediency. Updates on building/ construction taking place under T. Butlers direction due to insufficient space at Fort Fayette. All …
James Robertson PapersConcern About the Interception of Mail by Traitors; Hopes to Overcome Whiskey Rebellion
A letter has been intercepted by a traitor, and they now search for him. Although the insurrection has desisted from burning houses, they seek to put down the Whiskey Rebellion and enforce submission …
James Robertson PapersCertificate of Indian Boundaries from the President
Outlines laws governing boundary between Cumberland and Chickasaw Nation. The various prisoners to be exchanged are discussed, some by name. The Crier of Nickajack is trying to recover his daughter, a …
James Robertson PapersCare of Powder, Travel Plans of Officers
Assured Knox that forwarded powder would be stored properly and in a secure location. Travel plans of Capt. Heth and Winthrop Sargent.
James Robertson PapersBoats for Transport
Directs readiness of boats for detachment going down Ohio. Mentioned Commissary's post.
James Robertson PapersBarracks at Fort Fayette
Butler urged the building of additional barracks at Fort Fayette due to current and anticipated problems in the area surrounding the fort. Craig notified that building is in process and is being done …
James Robertson PapersBank Notes
Bank notes can be cashed, no need to apply for exchanges. Muster and pay rolls for Wheeling attached, others not completed. Requests information on Andrew McCleary in order for him to obtain …
James Robertson PapersApppointment of Kirkpatrick, Movement of Troops
Copy, discusses movement of two detachments, mentions appointment of Kirkpatrick.
James Robertson PapersAllocation of Money and Supplies
Money for clothing dispensed. Arms, powder, and clothing forwarded.
James Robertson PapersAcknowledge Receipt of Packets for Major Isaac Craig
Jones instructed by Major Isaac Craig, who has set off for Philadelphia, to acknowledge receipt of packets.
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