Reliance on Your Prudence and Judgement
Document 1797"I enclose you a duplicate of my letter to Brigadier General Wilkinson of yesterday's date for your government in case he should have left Fort Washington or by any accident be prevented from communicating to you the contents. Having a perfect reliance on your prudence and judgement, I cannot doubt but your command will prove satisfactory to yourself and advantage to the United States."
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Extract of Letter
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"I enclose you a duplicate of my letter to Brigadier General Wilkinson of yesterday's date for your government in case he should have left Fort Washington or by any accident be prevented from communicating to you the contents. Having a perfect reliance on your prudence and judgement, I cannot doubt but your command will prove satisfactory to yourself and advantage to the United States."
Date
06/10/1797
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Document number
1797061000166
Page start
3
Note
Document 2 in Report of the Secretary of War to the President, 06/30/1797.
Notable persons
Captain Isaac Guion, commanding a detachment of Troops destined for Natchez
James McHenry
Brigadier General Wilkinson
Notable locations
Fort Washington