Tennessee State Library and Archives: Archives and Manuscripts Section
903 documents
Hospital for Militia
Estimate to be obtained regarding services provided by Colonel Sproat. Hospital established to tend to sick militia. Governor Lee neglected to establish a method for defraying costs of hospital.
James Robertson PapersGoods and Invoices
Forwards invoices and returns and summarizes the state of the stores, particularly goods intended for Indian tribes.
James Robertson PapersForwarded Supplies, Contracts
Announced Quartermaster General's arrival in Philadelphia. "Seale beams" and stationary arrived, will be forwarded with other articles in the care of Major DeButts. Lists desires for possible …
James Robertson PapersForwarded Supplies and Enclosed Returns
Medicine chest on hand to be delivered to Col. Biddle. Enclosed returns and abstracts. Encampment set for recruits and supplies forwarded to Fort Washington by boat under Ensign Harris.
James Robertson PapersFinancial Documents for Presque Isle
Enclosed pay and muster roll and voucher of expenditures for troops stationed at Presque Isle. Also enclosed pay advance for Capt. Crawford, authorized by Col. Butler, who needed to support his …
James Robertson PapersExtracts from a Conference Held with the Creeks in Savannah
Lists proceedings of various treaties between Indian tribes and between tribes and United States related to hunting ground rights.
James Robertson PapersExtract of a talk from the Chief of the Oaksuskies to James Seagrove
This document is a copy of a talk between White Lieutenant, Chief of the Upper Creeks, and U.S. Indian Commissioner, James Seagrove. The date of the talk is 1 May 1795. The copy of the talk arrived …
James Robertson PapersExpenses
Enclosed abstract of expenditures of Quartermasters Department and expenses at Wheeling. Breaks down expenses and who is accountable by department. Noted possibly duplicate expenses made at Presque …
James Robertson PapersExpenditures and Accounting
Enclosed muster and pay roll for several detachments at the upper posts of the Ohio and vouchers of expenditures related to the transportation of deserters.
James Robertson PapersEnclosed Money
Enclosed advanced money due Colonel Thomas Butler for use by the Indian Department. Money drawn for Francis D'hebecourt
James Robertson PapersEnclosed Financial Documents
Enclosed general return, statement of whisky received, abstract of expenditures of Quartermaster's Dept., and other abstracts. Vouchers for expenses of Ohio mail submitted, requested they be …
James Robertson PapersEnclosed Financial Documents
Enclosed pay roll for Capt. Crawford's detachment. Enclosed receipts of William Lollar of Toomy's company that were previously omitted. Request for blank muster rolls.
James Robertson PapersEnclosed Documents
Packets containing muster and pay rolls. Pay and schedule enclosed.
James Robertson PapersDisputes Among Indians
Enclosed copies of Creek talks submitted to Pickering. Disputes between tribes discussed.
James Robertson PapersDelivery of Rations
Stated intention to facilitate works at Presque Isle and to offer transportation of goods. General Wilkins agreed to deliver rations to posts.
James Robertson PapersDelivery of Post Notes
Charles Anderson delivered post notes appropriated for the troops stationed at the upper posts of the Ohio river. Enclosed receipts.
James Robertson PapersDelivery of Indian Goods and Other Financial
Instructions to deliver Indian good received and will be attended to. Pay and subsistence for mail boat crews enclosed. Requested accounts to be sent to Post Master General.
James Robertson PapersDelivery of Goods and Indian Affairs
Delivery of wampum and 2 wagon loads of goods too insignificant to make a full boatload to deliver. Craig will wait for the remaining Indian goods to be delivered. Mentioned the scalping of 2 men …
James Robertson PapersCopy of Proclamation Regarding Cherokee Territory
Copy of document drawn up in presence of Cherokee commissioners regarding boundary lines of Indian and U.S. land. Outlines boundary lines based on topographic landmarks. Offers protection of …
James Robertson PapersConstruction and Supply of Troops
Assisted Col. Butler in laying out building plan for fortifications at French Creek. As all materials are on hand, Craig believed all building will be completed by the end of the month. Quality of …
James Robertson PapersCongratulations on Appointment
Received Maj. Stagg's letter notifying Craig of Knox's resignation and Pickering appointment to Secretary of War. Congratulations on appointment. Notification that contract regarding delivery of …
James Robertson PapersArrival of Mrs. Pike and Goods
Mrs. Pike and children arrived by wagon. Receipt and black horse returned with waggoner; John Poor. Request to pay Barker brothers receipt and charge to QM Department. Request for more nail rods.
James Robertson PapersArrival of Mail
Letter and money in possession of T. Woodson; anticipated arrival.
James Robertson PapersAcknowledged Receipt of Post Notes
In absence of Maj. Craig, Park acknowledged receipt of post notes in twenty dollar increments for use by Quartermaster's Department.
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