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James Wilkinson

Biographical Sketch General; born 1757, Calvert County, MD died 1825, Mexico. Became general during the Revolutionary War; served as clothier general 1779-1781.
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Associated Documents
(402 total)
  • Speech to the Shawnee Nation
  • Resignation of Brigadier General James Wilkinson
  • Regarding whether officer received money
  • Warrant granted to General Scott
  • Order for payment from James Wilkinson
  • Receipt of James Wilkinson.
  • Indian Attacks on Ohio River
  • Letter Citation
  • If You Foolishly Prefer War
  • Letter Citation
  • Knox discusses St.Clairs campaign with General Wilkinson
  • Letter Citation
  • Letter from Wilkinson to Hodgdon
  • Request for money to a little girl
  • Extract prepared by John Stagg
  • Wilkinson advises Knox on billet of Adjutant General
  • Discussion of Military Discipline & Hospital Stores
  • Wilkinson discusses crimes in the village of Cincinnati
  • Extract of a Letter from the Secretary of War, to Lieut. Col. Commandant Wilkinson
  • Letter Citation
  • Unauthorized Action
  • Request for Supplies
  • Letter Signed, Henry Knox to James Wilkinson
  • Letter Citation
  • Supply Request From Fort Washington
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