James Wilkinson
176 documents

Explanation of orders and instructions
01/1798 Draft LetterMcHenry responds with "candor" and "frankness" to complaints from General James Wilkinson on orders and instructions. The Secretary of War offers explanations for each specific complaint levied by the …
James McHenry Papers
Discussion of Activity in the Northwestern Territory
08/02/1798 Autograph Letter SignedReports interaction with the Paymaster General for bills in the Northwestern Territory. Refers to French troops. Mentions governors' discretion at calling up militias. Discussion of reports from …
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Concerning medicine and clothing for troops
05/18/1798 Letter SignedDirects the delivery of medicine and clothing to garrisons and troops.
James Wilkinson Papers
Concerning galleys and peace with the Miami tribe
03/06/1798 Draft LetterEncourages Wilkinson to reprimand the officer responsible for leaking orders to the Pittsburgh Gazette, who promptly published them without the army's consent. Informs Wilkinson that it is desirable …
James McHenry Papers
Commens on Progress, Defenses
10/06/1798 Autograph Letter SignedComments on progress and defenses.
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Cited Document
01/15/1798 Cited letter or documentCited letter or document; cited in McHenry to Wilkinson, 02/09/1798.
Citations 
Cause of the Paymaster General
01/12/1798 Autograph Letter SignedMentions a detachment and the public's desire for education. Mentions the cause of the Paymaster General and business in Philadelphia. Refers to complaints about the farm.
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Announces Orders for Quartermaster General and Naval Contractor
01/12/1798 Autograph Letter SignedAnnounces orders for the Quartermaster General and naval contractor Mr. Humphreys.
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08/02/1798No image. Cited in McHenry to Hamilton, 09/28/1799. Enclosed in McHenry to Hamilton, 10/04/1799.
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07/08/1798 Extract of LetterLetter, discusses foreign affairs; discusses European powers on the frontier; directs information re French travelers; mentions Congress.
James Wilkinson Papers
[Confidential] Mississippi Territory
03/30/1798 Autograph Letter SignedDiscussed military presence in Mississippi territory, approval of President for more troops, orders to prepare troops. Also expresses concern about the possibility of the Spanish provoking …
Durrett Collection Misc MSS
State of Public Affairs
02/12/1799 Autograph Letter SignedDiscussed status of government, requested Wilkinson travel to Philadelphia to discuss subject.
Durrett Collection Misc MSS
Requests Money for George Drager, Having Lost His Horse
06/02/1799 LetterbookGeorge Druger's horse was sick so he had to hire another, for which Henley advanced him a total of $110. Receipts enclosed.
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)
Report from the Western District
01/31/1799 Letter SignedGeneral Wilkinson gives his interpretation of the affairs of the Western District during the latter part of 1798.
Alexander Hamilton Papers
Refers to Request from Major Hamilton
05/20/1799 Autograph Letter SignedRefers to request from Major Hamilton.
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Recruits and Administrative Matters
10/31/1799 Autograph Letter SignedHamilton lists the number of recruits to be expected by Wilkinson in the upcoming months. Discusses various matters related to the running of posts, such as compensation for men working on …
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RE Organization of Individual Regiments
11/14/1799 Draft LetterRoutine instructions and correspondence concerning the organization of individual regiments.
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RE Organization of Individual Regiments
08/21/1799 Draft LetterRoutine instructions and correspondence concerning the organization of individual regiments.
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RE Army Supplies, Quarters, and Pay
09/18/1799 Draft LetterRoutine instructions and correspondence concerning Army supplies, quarters, and pay.
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RE Administration of Individual Officers and Soldiers
11/12/1799 Draft LetterRoutine correspondence concerning the appointment, transfer, promotion, discharge, desertion, leave, and assignment of individual officers and soldiers
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08/14/1799 Printed transcription/modern copy of DocumentNo available image.
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Permission for Permanent Fortifications
11/15/1799 Draft LetterMajor General Alexander Hamilton informs General James Wilkinson that permanent fortifications should not be erected without the sanction of the executive. Hamilton understands the strong …

Outlines Recent Postal Activity
06/02/1799 LetterbookHenley received Wilkinson's letter of May 20th on the 27th. He delayed the express rider who brought it until the Mail came so that he could send back various parcels, newspapers, and letters with …
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)
On the assignment of a Clothier General to the Western Army
11/12/1799 Copy of Signed DocumentCopy of document from Alexander Hamilton to General Wilkinson. Hamilton says that until the office of Clothier General shall be appointed, his duties will be performed by the Deputy Paymaster General. …
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Officers of the Artillery Annexed to the Western Army
12/05/1799 Autograph Document SignedHamilton encloses to Wilkinson an arrangement of the Officers of the 1st Battalion of Artillery attached to the western Army, under the command of Major Rivardi.
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