Addressing Military Situation, Dispute Between Wilkinson & Wayne, & Wilkinson's Reputation
Document 1794Notes that the military situation on the whole seems favorable, especially in terms of avoiding war with any European powers. Is distressed by reports of differences between Generals Wayne and Wilkinson; assures Wilkinson that the only mention of him in letters received from Wayne have praised him. Knox and the president are both in favor of a conciliation. Discusses dissension in the army; dismisses Wilkinson's inquiry about Major General Scott being placed in command of the Legion of the United States. Assures Wilkinson that his military reputation is intact, and informs him that he is soon retiring as Secretary of War.
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Letter Signed
Description
Notes that the military situation on the whole seems favorable, especially in terms of avoiding war with any European powers. Is distressed by reports of differences between Generals Wayne and Wilkinson; assures Wilkinson that the only mention of him in letters received from Wayne have praised him. Knox and the president are both in favor of a conciliation. Discusses dissension in the army; dismisses Wilkinson's inquiry about Major General Scott being placed in command of the Legion of the United States. Assures Wilkinson that his military reputation is intact, and informs him that he is soon retiring as Secretary of War.
Date
12/04/1794
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Philadelphia
Repository
Collection
Document number
1794120400001
Page start
1
Note
Private. Not in Knox's handwriting. Cited in Wilkinson to Knox, 01/01/1795 and 01/02/1795.
The second collection partially duplicates the first.
Notable persons
James Wilkinson
Henry Knox
President of the United States
Notable locations
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Europe
Maine
Boston