Tennessee State Library and Archives: Archives and Manuscripts Section
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Safe Transport of Materials
Speedy transport of building materials, workmen, horses, and men across river now safe for campaign on frontier.
James Robertson PapersRequest to Forward Letters
Duplicates of letters to Lieutenants of Alleghany, Washington, Fayette, Ohio counties and to several personal letters to be forwarded.
James Robertson PapersRequest to Forward Letter
Inquiry into missing clothing for Capt. Buell's company. Orders to forward enclosed letter to lieutenants of several counties.
James Robertson PapersRequest to Forward Letter
Forward enclosed letter to the Lieut. of Washington County, Pennsylvania.
James Robertson PapersRequest for Straw
Straw in short supply, request for more to be delivered. Request to supply resident and incoming troops.
James Robertson PapersRequest for Help
Hodgdon asks if Craig knows where something is, mentions writing the Secretary of War.
James Robertson PapersRequest for Estimate
Request estimate of possible revenue from sale of building materials used to construct new magazine and stores buildings.
James Robertson PapersRequest for Boats
Reiterates request for boats to transport men and supplies down Ohio River.
James Robertson PapersRequest for Arms
Urgently requested transport and delivery of arms, bayonets, powder, and lead to Colonel Lane at Wheeling.
James Robertson PapersRepayment
Notification that Hodgdon travels for Fort Pitt and carries means to reimburse Craig for all expenses he has accrued for public service.
James Robertson PapersReceived Ordnance, Quartermaster, and Clothing Return
Ordnance, Quartermasters, and clothing returns received. Once Major Clarke's battalion is complete with recruits, Knox expects muster rolls.
James Robertson PapersQuarters for Recruits
Housing for recruits secured in Pittsburgh as time to travel to Ohio river would put them at their destination around Christmas. Money advanced, but Knox stated that all future dispensations would not …
James Robertson PapersPurchase of Horses, Supply of Troops
Notification of contract with James Marshall for the purchase of horses. Updates on transport of troops and other horses to be purchased.
James Robertson PapersProvisions for Companies
Capt Mitt's and Capt. Cass's companies will not leave to defend Ohio river this season, Knox orders quarters, fuel, supplies, and pay to be allocated while the two companies stay over in Pittsburgh.
James Robertson PapersProtection
Capt. Cushing's troops ordered to remain at Fort Pitt to protect citizens who voiced fears to Governor of Pennsylvania. Reiterates need for immediate construction of picketed block house. Denied …
James Robertson PapersPreparations
Upon Mr. Swan's arrival, orders to prepare housing. Mentions no problems providing accommodations for troops to winter over at Fort Pitt.
James Robertson PapersPreparation of Fort
Request to forward enclosed letters to lieut. in Allegheny, Washington, and Westmoreland counties in Pennsylvania; and Ohio County in Virginia. Urged construction of block house and accommodations …
James Robertson PapersPossession of Stores
Messrs. Turnbull and Marnie informed Knox of their legal right to possession of all public stores in Pittsburgh. Knox ordered stores be given over to them upon receipt of proper proof.
James Robertson PapersPossession of Fort
Inquires about representation at Supreme Court to be held at Fort Pitt. Discussed possession of Fort being given by Sheriff to Messr. Turnbul and Mannie.
James Robertson PapersPoor Condition of Fort and its Structures
Repairs and improvements to magazine complete, Gen. St. Clair believed it more appropriate to erect new store houses than repair the dilapidated structures. St. Clair ordered road built then left for …
James Robertson PapersPaperwork to Arrive with Next Post
Hodgdon's arrival caused Craig to file all documents with him for reimbursements. Craig intends to forward abstract next post due to steady stream of recruits coming to post.
James Robertson PapersOwnership of Property
Referred to previous order to turn over stores and magazine to Turnbull and Marnie. Authorized building or demolition if there were no additional claims to property.
James Robertson PapersOrders to Purchase Sundry Goods for Indians
Lists items for Indians to be delivered to Adjutant Morgan.
James Robertson Papers
