Secretary of War's Extracts of Communications with Gen. Wilkinson
Document 1797McHenry documents extracts from Wilkinson dated 13 June, 7 July, and 6 September 1797. McHenry includes his replies to Wilkinson dated 14 July and 25 July 1797. They regard martial law around Detroit, military precautions against surprise attack by Canadians or Indians, & "mock government" and militia at Detroit.
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Extract of Letter
Description
McHenry documents extracts from Wilkinson dated 13 June, 7 July, and 6 September 1797. McHenry includes his replies to Wilkinson dated 14 July and 25 July 1797. They regard martial law around Detroit, military precautions against surprise attack by Canadians or Indians, & "mock government" and militia at Detroit.
Date
09/1797
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Recipient
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Collection
Document number
1797099940102
Page start
1
Note
McHenry is likely documenting his correspondence with Wilkinson for the President.
Notable persons
James McHenry
James Wilkinson
Canadians
Indians
militia
Secretary of War
military authority
battalions
British
savages
inhabitants
soldiers
Notable locations
Canada
Detroit
Britain
Notable items
coup
mock government
civil government
discontent
liquor
disaffection