Tennessee State Library and Archives: Archives and Manuscripts Section
903 documents
Sale of Provisions and Clothing
Simmons asked Craig to draw on McHenry for the payment of the troops of the upper posts of the Ohio. Discussed using the flour on hand as quickly as possible by sending it to the baker. Uniforms …
James Robertson PapersSale of Jackets and Trousers
Craig will publish public advertisement of sale of round jackets and trousers for "ready money" in October.
James Robertson PapersSafety of Transportation Route
Neglected to include notification of receipt from B. Howe in previous letter, now enclosed. Due to lack of safety on travel routes, troops were just paid from present date through end of year.
James Robertson PapersRecord Keeping
Attempting to ascertain how many stores in 1794 were in the public arsenal. Requests a return of stores received by Craig. Notification that Hodgdon was reappointed to receive and pay all bills.
James Robertson PapersReceiving Supplies
Late Quartermaster Gen. gave Craig letter of credit prior to departing for Head Quarters. Requests instructions on how to obtain cash. Noted contractors made deal with Tench Francis for the purchase …
James Robertson PapersProvisions for Ellicot and Commissioners Business
Request to furnish Mr. Ellicot with tents. Discussed transportation by boat. Noted commissioners would run the southern line of the U.S.
James Robertson PapersPromises to Gather Information
Park writes in absence of Craig, noted receipt of letter regarding Mr. Ro. Ground. Information requested to be gathered immediately.
James Robertson PapersPayment of Troops
Enclosed muster and pay rolls for the troops stationed at upper posts of the Ohio along with receipts from Toamy's pursuit of deserters. List of dollar amounts of all officers submitting vouchers …
James Robertson PapersPayment of Troops
Notification that draft will be made on Secretary of War to pay the troops at the upper posts of the Ohio river and the troops that descended the Ohio as guards for Mr. Ellicott. Noted Palhemus and …
James Robertson PapersPayment of Troops
Notification that Craig must obtain money to pay troops but cannot obtain required sum from merchants and requests it from Simmons. Craig advanced J. Polhemus money to descend Ohio River.
James Robertson PapersPayment of Troops
Enclosed muster and pay rolls for garrison at Fort Randolf with request to play amount to the credit of John Toomy's account. Craig hoped to pay troops under Bissell's command stationed at upper …
James Robertson PapersPayment of Troops
Muster and pay rolls enclosed, Craig will transmit appropriate paperwork necessary for payment of troops.
James Robertson PapersPayment of Troops
Notification of receipt of blank rolls and letter from S. Lewis containing money for pay, forage, and subsistence. Craig noted that the money arrived in large bills making it difficult to pay troops …
James Robertson PapersPayment of Men
Discussed method of paying Ensign Thompson. Noted Dr. Balfour only relinquished part of his pay, now requests he be paid with the garrison at Presque Isle.
James Robertson PapersPayment and Accounts
Payment for Jesse Lukens for his travel to Philadelphia enclosed. Notification that draft made in favor of James Ross will leave a considerable amount in Craig's hand after his payment of troops at …
James Robertson PapersPaperwork and Authorization
Packet of vouchers received which were sent to Hodgdon through the War Office. In explaining how he classifies articles listed in returns Hodgdon noted that he does not permit more than 30 articles …
James Robertson PapersOutstanding Balance of Debt
Packet containing post notes for Maj. Kirkpatrick received and will be forwarded. Special request for attention to accounts and outstanding balance with Quartermaster General to be "negotiated".
James Robertson PapersNotification of Office of Acting Deputy Quartermaster General for Pittsburgh
Directs that the estimates of Major Isaac Craig, Acting Deputy Quartermaster General for Pittsburgh, be honored.
James Robertson PapersInstructions for Dealing with Contractors
Uncertainty in receiving flour from late contractor M. Ernest, Craig awaiting instructions on verity of contract.
James Robertson PapersInstructions and Reimbursement
Letter containing bank notes issued by late Quartermaster General received. Requests Secretary of War's decision on being compensated for additional services in ordnance and clothing departments.
James Robertson PapersIndian Travel
Notification that Chickasaw and Choctaw Indians travel to Philadelphia, Pickering assumed it was to receive gifts from U.S. Government. Warned against unauthorized Indian travel.
James Robertson PapersIllness of General Wayne and Weather Conditions
General Wayne ill at Presque Isle, his health is of great concern and medicine is being shipped. Capt. Turner prohibited from traveling on the Ohio river due to ice.
James Robertson PapersForwarded Orders
Delivery of package to A. Wayne. Orders sent forward to commanding officer at Fort Washington.
James Robertson PapersFinancial Updates
Letters to be forwarded. Notification that Craig will draw against Hodgdon until he obtains necessary quantity of money owed him. Request for Seine twine at Presque Isle to be used in Lake Erie.
James Robertson PapersFinancial Information
Enclosed general return of stores and abstract of expenditures, vouchers sent to Treasury under cover of packets addressed to Sec. of War.
James Robertson Papers
