Tennessee State Library and Archives: Archives and Manuscripts Section
903 documents
Status of Supplies Lost in Sunken Boat
Letter and packages received, will be examined shortly. Deplores loss of supplies that were damaged or sunk with boat traveling up Allegheny.
James Robertson PapersStatus of and Request for Provisions
Last post Craig sent Hodgdon list of sundry articles shipped to Fort Franklin via boat that sank while traveling on Allegheny. Still awaiting list of items damaged, lost, or in good repair. Requested …
James Robertson PapersStationary and Supplies to be Mailed
Waiting on paperwork from Forrest. Requested stationary, paper, quills, and ink powder will be sent to Craig. Capt. Crawford's money will be sent along shortly.
James Robertson PapersSpies to the Indian Lands
McHenry directs Henley to send spies among the whites who have illegally settled on Indian lands. Also discusses Army affairs in Tennessee
Correspondence by AuthorSettlement of Accounts
Accounts of expenses received, Craig will try to settle accounts, however J.Toomy descended Ohio river to Spanish Territory leaving several debts.
James Robertson PapersSettlement of Accounts
Letter regarding post notes received, Craig anticipates a settlement of Doc. Balfour's accounts.
James Robertson PapersSettlement and President's Speech Enclosed
Settlement of McLeans account to be transmitted to Simmons.
James Robertson PapersReturns and Death
Has not transmitted returns to Hodgdon b/c Craig assumed those sent to War Office would be copied to Hodgdon. Notification of two deaths due to the cold weather.
James Robertson PapersRequest to Hold Mail
Received note from C. Freeman to retain all mail sent to McHenry until Freeman's arrival.
James Robertson PapersRequest for Supplies
Vouchers for Le Boeuf enclosed. Notification that powder and lead held by Col. McClary was sold and stolen. The remainder will be sold to the Secretary of War only. Requests hoisting tackles and …
James Robertson PapersRequest for Items, Indian Goods
Upon Wilkinson's arrival at Fort Washington he sent a request for a large quantity of ordnance and Quartermaster General's stores, but only some of the items were on hand. Enclosed list of items …
James Robertson PapersRequest for Carriages and Instructions
Gun carriages in storage to be collected due to blacksmiths at Pittsburgh discharged and tools sent to outposts. Artificers present at Pittsburgh but require model of iron work to build additional …
James Robertson PapersReplacement of Lost Goods
Vouchers of provisions issued enclosed along with contractor's receipts. Mentioned safety of goods transported on Allegheny on a boat that sank. Transmitted list of provisions so Craig could replace …
James Robertson PapersRepair to Artillery
Documentation of receipt of various vouchers and returns. Hopes to transmit vouchers from Pittsburgh by next post. Requests new carriages for cannons at Le Boeuf.
James Robertson PapersReimbursement and Transport of Supplies
Hodgdon will persevere until Craig's claims are reimbursed. Schooner tackle is in transit. Assistance provided by Mr. Banger.
James Robertson PapersReimbursement
McHenry received the request for reimbursement of militia for goods not supplied while in service at Gallipolis and has made a settlement with Doc. Petit. However McHenry refused to settle Doctors …
James Robertson PapersRecords and Transportation
Number of returns processed by the Quartermaster General's office seen as numerous, expressed possibility that returns requested by E. Turner might not be processed. Craig applied to Hodgdon for …
James Robertson PapersReceipts for Return of Ordnance to be Submitted to Congress
Preparing return of ordnance stores for Congress, requests return of stores on hand at Craig's post. Illness in city is nearly gone, effects not nearly as bad as those of 1793. Receipt of T. Martin …
James Robertson PapersPurchase of Land
Purchase of lots at Le Boeuf underway, notification that Hodgdon received request to facilitate payment since transaction will take place in Philadelphia.
James Robertson PapersProvisions
J. Park noted that several requisitions mentioned by McHenry were received. Col. O'Hara will call on McHenry regarding provisions.
James Robertson PapersProcessing Bills for Payment
Bill for transportation accepted, will inquire about fast payment. Noted Craig's receipt of blankets and shoes.
James Robertson PapersPayment of Officers
Enclosed schedule for muster and pay of Capt. Bissell's company along with amounts of pay given to Charles Martin and Ensign Rosecrantz. No news on Polhemus.
James Robertson PapersPayment for Troops
Letter regarding claim of militia at Gallipolis for rations and provisions delivered by Doc. Petit. Craig will settle accounts with Capt. D'Hebecourt, but requests additional information on dates of …
James Robertson PapersPayment for Services
Notification that Craig will be paid for his military service, possibly referring to the extra time he gave the Ordnance and Clothing Departments. Requests a copy of the account along with support …
James Robertson PapersPayment and Settlement of Accounts
James Hamilton arrived with two wagon loads of supplies for officers. Payment of Hamilton discussed. Requested that Hodgdon appeal claims of Polhemus if they are denied by the Accountant, and asked …
James Robertson Papers
