James Wilkinson Papers
39 documents
New Troops Being Raised for Ohio Campaign Under St. Clair
Informs Burbeck of Swan's travels, comments that the population of Philadelphia still seem agitated over Harmar's defeat at the hands of the Ohio Indians the previous autumn. Comments on new troops …
James Wilkinson PapersMilitary expeditions against Northwest Indians
Secretary Knox discusses peace overtures with the Northwest Indians to General Wilkinson. Also discusses expeditions against Indians.
James Wilkinson PapersIndian Relations and Troop Status
Secretary Knox discusses peace with Indians and white aggression with General Wilkinson. Details on recruiting service, desertion, and discipline.
James Wilkinson PapersIndian Affairs in Kentucky
Secretary Knox discusses the protection of Kentucky; Indian warfare; and peace with Indians. Also mentions the militia; directs halt on aggression towards Indians; and discusses pay and rations of …
James Wilkinson PapersExtract prepared by John Stagg
Letter, directs establishing additional posts; discusses hostile Indians; discusses state of frontier; discusses pay of troops; directs messages to hostile Indians; discusses provisions for army to be …
James Wilkinson Papers[Untitled]
Letter, discusses frontier protection; discusses Indians and Indian warfare; mentions Treaty of Muskingum of 1789.
James Wilkinson PapersPeace overtures towards Indians, reinforcements, and mounted militia
Letter, mentions overtures of peace towards Indians; informs regarding reinforcements; discusses mounted militia. Mounted militia useful but expensive.
James Wilkinson Papers[Untitled]
Letter, informs re sketch of the country; discusses rank in the army; discusses Foreign influence on the frontiers.
James Wilkinson PapersStatus of Supplies
Indian goods for peace treaty on hand in stores. Mentioned condition army uniforms and specific types of materials and supplies delivered to be forwarded to Major Craig.
James Wilkinson Papers[Untitled]
Letter, describes officer's inappropriate conduct; discusses pay & subsistence.
James Wilkinson Papers[Untitled]
Letter, discusses treaty terms; discusses frontiers and pioneer life; discusses Indian aggression.
James Wilkinson Papers[Untitled]
Letter, discusses arrival of Anthony Wayne; mentions United States flag.
James Wilkinson PapersStanding orders issued to the Commander of troops at Massac
Letter, discusses foreign influence on frontiers; discusses foreign powers' Indian relations; discusses hostile indians; informs re ammunition & provisions contracts; directs detachment to occupy …
James Wilkinson PapersRegimental paymaster accounts
Asks for help regarding regimental paymaster accounts; mentions Congress. Cited in Simmons to Wilkinson, 05/26/1797. Cited in Simmons to Wilkinson, 07/24/1797.
James Wilkinson PapersCarleton issues commission to Caron, Chief of the Village of the Abbeye.
Document, Caron, Chief of the village of Abbeye.
James Wilkinson Papers[Untitled]
Letter, describes law; mentions Congress; discusses pay & allowances.
James Wilkinson Papers[Untitled]
Letter, encloses list of charges against Colonel Gaither; mentions Captain Eaton court martial; mentions troops on Georgia frontier.
James Wilkinson PapersSpeech to Captain Thomas Pasteurs
Speech, by Ducayne, discusses murder & horse theft; discusses White encroachment; alludes to Indian retaliation. Document also contains Capt. Pasteurs reply to Jean Baptist Ducayne.
James Wilkinson PapersOn the conduct of General Wilkinson
Scolds Wilkinson for the publication of orders in the Pittsburgh Gazette, which he argues may undermine morale. Criticizes Wilkinson for not informing him of his change of plans from going to Fort …
James Wilkinson PapersConcerning medicine and clothing for troops
Directs the delivery of medicine and clothing to garrisons and troops.
James Wilkinson PapersAbstract of a speech to Indian Chiefs
Letter, discusses horse theft; discusses Indians & white settlers.
James Wilkinson Papers
