James Wilkinson
176 documents
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Warrant granted to General Scott
Encloses copy of warrant certified by register of treasury granted to General Scott for pay.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853) -
Knox discusses St.Clairs campaign with General Wilkinson
Letter, Knox discusses St. Clair's campaign; mentions appointment.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm] -
Swan reports to Wilkinson on financial claims derived from Wabash
Letter, discusses payment of claimants from St. Clair's expedition against the Indians.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm] -
Military expeditions against Northwest Indians
Secretary Knox discusses peace overtures with the Northwest Indians to General Wilkinson. Also discusses expeditions against Indians.
James Wilkinson Papers -
Indian 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 Papers -
Extract 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 -
Extract of a Letter from the Secretary of War, to Lieut. Col. Commandant Wilkinson
Based on provision devised by Gen. St. Clair, scouts and rangers to be hired at discretion of Wilkinson or Gen. Scott for protection of Kentucky frontier.
Executive Papers, Office of Governors Letters -
Appointment as Brigadier General; Requests Utmost Harmony among Superior Officers
Refers to business and communication with the President. Reports that money in Mr. Swan's hand is for payment for the sloops on the Ohio River. Transmits Wilkinson's appointment as Brigadier General, …
Case Files of Pension and Bounty-Land Warrant Applications Based on Revolutionary War Service, 1800-1900. (RG15) (M804; M805) -
[Untitled]
Letter, discusses frontier protection; discusses Indians and Indian warfare; mentions Treaty of Muskingum of 1789.
James Wilkinson Papers -
Peace 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 -
Knox advises Wilkinson to cooperate with Wayne
Letter, discusses arrival of Wayne, and Wilkinson's relationship to him; mentions situation in France.
Durrett Collection Misc MSS -
Discusses Horses
Refers to guide for the movement of the army and Wilkinson's superior knowledge of the local area. Worries that articles will fall short. Has instructed wagon masters at Fort Hamilton how to care for …
Letters Sent (Letterbook) by Quartermaster General James O'Hara, Apr 19, 1792-May 17, 1794. (RG92) -
Court of Inquiry
Presidential assurance of impartial justice, Wayne to be ordered to direct a court of inquiry relative to any subject Wilkinson suggests. Requests specifics to charges Wilkinson filed against Wayne.
Harry Innes Papers, Mm81027201 -
Addressing Military Situation, Dispute Between Wilkinson & Wayne, & Wilkinson's Reputation
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 …
Harry Innes Papers, Mm81027201 -
Regarding a review of discrepencies in pay estimates
Refers to report requested by Brigadier General Wilkinson regarding discrepancies in calculations of pay between Simmons and Swan.
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217) -
Pay and Forage of the Troops, Etc.
A statement of the amount of pay and forage of the troops stationed and cantoned at Greeneville and its dependencies, Forts Steuben, Knox, and Mesac for January through September 1795. Included is the …
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217) -
News from Fort Wayne
Major Hamtramck reports on current affairs at Fort Wayne, and adds that Major Henfrer is headed down the Wabash River to visit various Indian nations. Encloses returns of the garrison, and some …
Northwest Territory Collection, M367 -
Major Cass writes from Fort Hamilton
Major Cass discusses Indian affairs with General Wilkinson.
Lewis Cass Papers. -
Mail and Clothing
John Pierce acknowledges General Wilkinson's letter of January 26th, mentions the recent arrival of mail and newspapers, remarks on the Wilkinson family's safe arrival to Greenville and health, and …
Northwest Territory Collection, M367
