Tennessee State Library and Archives: Archives and Manuscripts Section
903 documents
Duplicate Receipts, Troop Location
Receipts from Armstrong's horse purchase. Troops encamped near Big Miami.
James Robertson PapersDocuments and Supplies to be Forwarded
Documents and packages enclosed to be forwarded.
James Robertson PapersDisposition of Travelers
Passage by boat was without incident. Craig was intoxicated, John complained loudly, horses to be transported shortly.
James Robertson PapersDelivery of Supplies
Enclosed invoice for private articles. Requested supplies for dragoons to arrive in next wagon.
James Robertson PapersDelivery of Stores
Two loads of public stores delivered. Specifications of saddles, bridles, and halters for dragoons. Remaining accoutrements to arrive in next wagon.
James Robertson PapersDelivery of Medicine
Delivery of 3 chests of medicine. Hodgdon requested that Craig send him Regiment and Battalion information to prevent mistakes in delivery. Notification that troops will arrive shortly.
James Robertson PapersDelivery of Equipment and Supplies
Instructions for outfitting recruits to rendezvous at Pittsburgh.
James Robertson PapersDelivery of Arms and Armaments
Orders to deliver muskets, bayonets, musket powder, and lead to Clement Biddle, Quartermaster General for the state of Pennsylvania.
James Robertson PapersCorrections to Deficiencies in Supplies
Bayonets returned. Deficiencies in provisions on the road to be corrected.
James Robertson PapersClothing and Accounting
Enclosed Joseph Hunter's receipt for clothing due levies. If clothing is left in Carlisle, he is released from obligation to transport them.
James Robertson PapersCertificate of Protection
Secured safe transport for Belli down Ohio River to Kentucky.
James Robertson PapersBayer Dismissed
Due to undesirable practices, Bayer dismissed. Hodgdon asked Craig to take responsibility for his safety. Complaints of stores not matching invoices noted.
James Robertson PapersAccuracy of Records
Omission of goods from some invoices and receipts but books of Knox's office contain accurate records. Knox attributes mistakes to the amount of work he is currently engaged in. Tracks invoices and …
James Robertson Papers[No. 26]
Orders to collect items mentioned in previous memo and send on boats. List of items needed.
James Robertson Papers[No. 19] Clothing Account
Orders to open a clothing account and keep receipts. Outfit two boats, one for forage immediately as they might be called up.
James Robertson Papers[No 25] Available Goods
Request for availability of listed goods and the rates at which they can be purchased.
James Robertson PapersWinter Quarters, Artificers, Log Town, and Cleaning of Shot
Mentions preparations for winter quarters at Log Town; furnished with necessary implements and material for building; party of artificers followed. Mr. Campbell had a man cleaning the shot that was …
James Robertson PapersVouchers and a Report on Upcoming Shipments
Requests vouchers for expenditures. Sends invoice of medicines. Chests of shoes to be loaded for the rifle corps. Clothing also soon to be shipped. Doctor Brown will take medicine chests.
James Robertson PapersUseless Shot and Shells; Construction for Wintering; Fort Washington
Return of shot and shells. A number are useless; vents were improperly bored. Reports on construction near Log Town. Mentions Lieutenant Lee and Dragoons setting off for Fort Washington.
James Robertson PapersUse of Money
Redirected money intended for Capt. Biggs appointment (which he declined) to John Cummings and future expenses. Advised taking receipts for all expenses.
James Robertson PapersUpdates on Supplies
List of supplies forwarded under the care of the Quartermaster General. Major Smith in pursuit of Indians that crossed Allegheny River. Turnbull and Marnie notified Craig that shot is ready, it must …
James Robertson PapersUpdates on Officers and Contracts
Copy of oaths and receipts of Cummings and Butler. Routes and destinations of officers and boats. Notification that Craig contracted for the building of boats, received Knox orders to contract with …
James Robertson PapersUpdates on Fort Franklin
Goods forwarded to Fort Franklin, discussed financial situation and reparations due Cornplanter.
James Robertson PapersUpdates on Building Block House
Explained problems that have postponed building block house.
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