James Wilkinson

224 documents

Mischievous Tendencies of Mr. Bowles, Etc.
03/07/1800 Letter Signed
The garrisons of Fort McHenry and Sargent have been given orders to evacuate their posts and join Fort Adams. The Snow, carrying ordnance for Fort Stoddert, delivered its cargo manifest to the Spanish …
Printed Versions
Letter Citation
11/07/1800 Cited letter or document
Cited in Dexter to Wilkinson, 11/15/1800.
Citations
Letter Citation
05/03/1800 Cited letter or document
Cited in Craig to Wilkinson, 05/12/1800.
Citations
Journey to Natchez
01/20/1800 Autograph Letter Signed
Following a trip to New York to meet with McHenry and Hamilton, Wilkinson reports on his arduous journey back to Natchez in the Mississippi Territory.
Printed Versions
Instructing Officers in the Taking of Distances & Altitudes, Etc.
12/26/1800 Autograph Letter Signed
Wilkinson tells Hodgdon not to bother purchasing glasses if he has not already done so. He needs surveying equipment to teach the officers how to measure distances. Discusses other purchases and …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
EXTRACT: Retention of Van Rensselear
08/08/1800 Extract of Letter
Advises retention of Major Van Renssalear despite the disbanding of some military units.
Cherry Hill Collection
Discussion of Provisions Contractor
11/27/1800 Autograph Letter
Discusses a contract with a man employed to provision the troops at Pittsburgh. There are too few officers for a captain to have a furlough.
John Francis Hamtramck Papers
Arrival at New Orleans
02/12/1800 Letter Signed
Wilkinson informs Hamilton that, after an arduous journey, he has at last arrived at New Orleans and peace and harmony seem to prevail everywhere except in the quarter of Mr. Bowle's usurpations.
Printed Versions
Affair of Lt. Marks, etc.
03/24/1800 Autograph Letter Signed
Lt. Marks was tapped with a cane by Maj. Kersey, whom he had highly provoked, and then he sought the major out, struck him with a cane and then ran him through the body, an act of dastardly …
Administration of Individual Officers and Soldiers
01/20/1800 Autograph Letter Signed
Routine correspondence concerning the appointment, transfer, promotion, discharge, desertion, leave, and assignment of individual officers and soldiers.
Printed Versions
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10/15/1800 Letter Signed
Letter, encloses testimonials re lieutenancy candidates.
James Wilkinson Papers
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02/01/1800 Cited letter or document
Letter, Citation only
Citations
Voucher No.2 Sevices as Indian Interpreter
02/12/1801 Document Signed
Orders to pay John Irwin the aforementioned account, with this document serving as a warrant.
General Information Index, 1794-1918. (RG94)
The Role of the Pay Master
08/01/1801 Contemporary Copy of Letter Signed
Lieutenant Pike is appointed pay master of the 2nd Regiment, and goes forward with the rolls of the Corps this quarter. Lieutenant Wilson is apparently in arrears, and has been ordered to complete the …
Samuel Vance Papers, M283.
Supplies for Recruits
07/20/1801 Contemporary Copy of Letter Signed
General Wilkinson orders Wilkins, the Quartermaster General, to furnish supplies for recruits in Kentucky and the Northwest Territory.
Samuel Vance Papers, M283.
Regarding the Appointment of Pike to Pay Master
08/02/1801 Autograph Letter Signed
Discusses the necessity of appointing Pike pay master, and asks if he would oppose transferring Pike to his company. Visited home after a perilous voyage, but he is in good health.
Samuel Vance Papers, M283.
Regarding Request for Furlough
01/02/1801 Autograph Letter Signed
Informs Wallington that his request for a furlough must be sent to his colonel.
John Wallington MSS
Hold the Books
02/20/1801 Autograph Letter Signed
Letter, directs Hodgdon to hold books.
James Wilkinson Letters
Discharge of Samuel Burchard from the army, by Brigadier General James Wilkinson
06/20/1801 Copy of Signed Document
Discharge certificate of Corporal Samuel Burchard of Captain Francis Kinlock Huger's company, 2nd Regiment Artillerists and Engineers. Burchard lost his arm and is incapable of performing his duties. …
Muster Rolls of Regular Army Organization, 1784-1912. (RG94)
Be Nice to Lieutenant Strong
10/02/1801 Autograph Letter Signed
This letter is handed to you by Lieutenant Strong, who travels with his mother up the Ohio. Please afford them every attention they might need. The party going with Strong is to be immediately …
Samuel Vance Papers, M283.
[Private] Discussed Hodgdon's Removal from Office
03/26/1801 Autograph Letter Signed
Wilkinson never aware in advance of Hodgdon's removal from office.
Edward E. Ayer Collection
You May Sell My Land for Negroes
02/03/1802 Contemporary Copy of Letter Signed
Wilkinson advises Vance that if he can sell his lands advantageously for negroes, to do so, but that they must be of good character. Gives prices.
Samuel Vance Papers, M283.
I've Written You Several Times!
04/03/1802 Autograph Letter Signed
He has written to Vance several times, with no response, but he has nothing to say at this time. Asks for a reply.
Samuel Vance Papers, M283.
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John [James] Wilkinson, Ltr to the Spanish Goverment.