Tennessee State Library and Archives: Archives and Manuscripts Section
903 documents
On the Timing of Arrival of Goods at Pittsburg
Knox says that a sufficient time has hardly elapsed for any articles sent forward to the arrived yet. Asks that Craig be particular in notifying of the days when the stores are delivered and the names …
James Robertson PapersOn the Difficulty of Procuring Money
Hodgdon notes difficulty of procuring money and apologizes for any delay, difficulty or embarrassment caused.
James Robertson PapersOn Disposal of Clothing, Vouchers, Abstracts
Received instructions on disposal of clothing. Sent a number of vouchers for disbursement, together with abstract. Asks that they be examined and returned after correcting any errors.
James Robertson PapersNotification of Building Boats
Notification that Craig has contracted the building of additional boats as the boats purchased last year were not the appropriate size.
James Robertson PapersNo News
Post has not yet arrived, no news to communicate. Enclosed copy of letter to Wilkinson, request to forward it at first opportunity.
James Robertson PapersNews from Pittsburgh
Craig passes along various bits of information he has received from various sources. Reports on an Indian murder of woman and children;
James Robertson PapersMoney to Discharge Engagements
Samuel Hodgdon has forwarded a sum of money to enable Craig to discharge engagements with former Quarter Master General.
James Robertson PapersMoney Received, Supplies
Money received from William Knox, supplies from Turnbull and Marnie received as well.
James Robertson PapersMoney for Appointment
Money intended for Capt. Biggs enclosed, but due to his refusal to accept appointment, money will be given to another officer pending their acceptance.
James Robertson PapersMistake in Transaction
Expresses mortification that any mistake should arise from a simple transaction. The loss should fall on United States. Will settle matter with Samuel Hodgdon.
James Robertson PapersMissing Money
Addressed missing money and noted that Craig acknowledged receipt of the full sum and it could not have been a mistake in the remittance of money to Capt. Faulkner.
James Robertson PapersMajor Craig's Invoice of Military Stores
The Commissary of Military Stores encloses Major Isaac Craig's invoice of military and Quarter Master stores to Secretary Knox. The invoice was said to be missing. Supplies include cutting knives, gun …
James Robertson PapersLetters to be Forwarded
Duplicates of original letters intended for lieutenants of several counties in Pennsylvania and Virgina. If Craig believes the originals will reach the lieuts before an express of the duplicates, he …
James Robertson PapersLetter of Introduction
Introduced George McCully, former officer in Pennsylvania line. Describes relationship with Cornplanter and other Northern chiefs, geographical knowledge and experience. Noted his travel from Fort …
James Robertson PapersLetter from Knox to Craig
Major Clarke will muster and inspect his riflemen. James O'Hara will set out today or tomorrow for Pittsburgh.
James Robertson PapersLetter and Invoice of Stores Since Last Return
Received letter and invoice of stores since last return.
James Robertson PapersIron and Supplies
Turnbull and Marnie have inferior iron. Superior iron in Carlisle. Agues iron to be delivered to Pittsburgh. Items to be cast, and price listed. Repairs and pay discussed.
James Robertson PapersInvoices and Delivery
Outlined discrepancies between the invoice and actual delivery of supplies and clothing. Hodgdon hopes to return to Philadelphia soon.
James Robertson PapersInvoice of Stores, Shot and Shells, Captain Crawford's Receipt
Encloses invoice of stores, part of which is shot and shell from Chamber's furnace. Vents of shells not yet bored. Captain Crawford's receipt for $200 enclosed.
James Robertson PapersInvoice for Boxes Seven and Eight; Settled with Waggoners
Encloses invoice for boxes seven and eight, which arrived in good order. Has settled with waggoners.
James Robertson PapersInspections and Rejections of Clothing
Craig notes that, following a general order, he inspected the clothing. Several of the woolen overalls were found to be inferior. A further inspection of the stores has led to 424 pairs of overalls …
James Robertson PapersInspection of Shot and Shell
Colonel Procter has returned from inspecting shot and shells cast by Patrick Campbell at Loudon and Mount Pleasant furnaces. A considerable part is on the way to Pittsburg.
James Robertson PapersIndian Attacks and Employment of Spies
Discussion over attacks from Allegheny Indians. Advised seeking help from Big Tree and other Indians that would defend the U.S. Promised support and supplies from U.S. for all involved. Advised …
James Robertson PapersInadequate Sums, Treasury, Disabled Howitzer
Sum of $500 is inadequate and short of expectation. Will draw on Jeremiah Barker for same. Expresses mortification over issue with Treasury. Encloses Charles Anderson's receipt for disabled howitzer.
James Robertson PapersForwarding of Clothing
Clothing has gone forward. Deficiency of blankets and shoes for old troops, which will be forwarded.
James Robertson Papers
