James Wilkinson
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Joseph Sharp charged by Caleb Swan Paymaster to the Army with contempt of the Commanding General to be tried by Court Martial
John Wade Judge Advocate, informs Joseph Sharp that he has been charged by Caleb Swan, Paymaster to the Army, with contempt of the Commanding General and is to be tried by Court Martial in the West …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Information of Movements & Situation in Northwest Indian Conflict, & Pension for the Family of Colonel Hardin
Reports his situation -- he has recently gained knowledge of the size and population of all the nearby Omee River Indian villages and the location of British agents among the Indians; notes the open …
John M. Brown & Preston Brown Papers, #105.General Orders to Cease Offensive Hostilities
Hostilities to cease, Commandants to receive flags and await further orders.
Archive Reports 1891Discussion of Military Discipline & Hospital Stores
Letter, discusses military discipline; discusses quality of hospital stores.
John [James] Wilkinson, Ltr to the Spanish Goverment.Details of Reconnaissance Mission on Savage Indians
Wilkinson gave detailed account of intelligence mission to determine path of savage Indians who previously assaulted garrison of Fort Hamilton. Safety of roads to frontier posts and transportation of …
Anthony Wayne PapersCopy: Attack on Fort Hamilton
Description of an attack on Fort Hamilton by Indians. After repelling the attack, some troops set out after them. Wilkinson has hired spies to infiltrate the belligerents' community.
Anthony Wayne PapersConsternation at Reports of Enemy Activity Near Fort Hamilton
Discusses actions around Fort Hamilton -- Lt. Hartshorn left in command there, 3 men from the garrison captured by "the enemy" [presumably Indians], failed pursuit, etc. Defends his leaving a …
John M. Brown & Preston Brown Papers, #105.CIRCULAR: Notification of President's Offer to Indians for Peace
Notification of President's final offer to hostile Indians for peace, messengers dispatched. Advised against hostilities toward Indians.
Archive Reports 1891Circular
To avoid unnecessary bloodshed, no hostilities are permitted. Messengers have been sent to Indian villages to offer one last attempt at peace.
Draper- Simon Kenton Papers[Extract of a Letter] Inaccurate Vouchers
Clothing received but vouchers are inaccurate and therefore all packages must be inventoried before Wilkinson knows if they received the proper number.
James Robertson PapersThe Savages are mute and invincible...
Wilkinson asks for Knox's permission to travel to Philadelphia because General Wayne probably will not grant his permission. He defends his sketch of the territory despite Wayne's apathy toward it. …
Orders and Circulars, 1797-1910 (RG94): General Wilkinson's Order Book, Dec 31, 1796- Mar 8, 1808 (M654)[Untitled]
Letter, informs re sketch of the country; discusses rank in the army; discusses Foreign influence on the frontiers.
James Wilkinson PapersWilkinson's Various Accusations Against Generals Wayne & Scott, & Defense of Own Reputation
Explains that his pursuit of the charges against General Wayne arose from a desire to "elucidate the consistency of my conduct." Waxes long on the wrongs Wayne has done to him, and his long-suffering …
Harry Innes Papers, Mm81027201Presidential Support and charges against General Wayne
Use of flowery language to discuss court of inquiry and charges against General Anthony Wayne.
Harry Innes Papers, Mm81027201
