Chicago Historical Society
101 documents

Dispute Over Arms & Accoutrements Allegedly Issued to Militia During Whiskey Rebellion
04/18/1798 Autograph Signed DraftAddresses militia activities during the Whiskey Insurrection, specifically their petition to be supplied with arms and accoutrements. Apparently these were given by the [state or federal?] …
John Henry
Concerning medicine and clothing for troops
05/18/1798 Letter SignedDirects the delivery of medicine and clothing to garrisons and troops.
James Wilkinson Papers
Abstract of a speech to Indian Chiefs
06/22/1798 Document, type undeterminedLetter, discusses horse theft; discusses Indians & white settlers.
James Wilkinson Papers
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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
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04/20/1798 Extract of LetterLetter, discusses frontier troops; mentions fortifications.
James Wilkinson Papers
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02/02/1798 Extract of LetterLetter, asks for advice re Indian emissary; discusses fortifications.
James Wilkinson Papers
Request for Commssion
12/03/1799 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, asks for officer's commission; describes Revolutionary War service; mentions Great Britain; describes battle wound.
James Wilkinson Papers
Report from General Wilkinson
04/15/1799 Draft LetterLetter, informs re motives to occupy post; discusses foreign encroachment on national boundary; discusses foreign affairs; mentions robbery in territory; alludes to Indian hostility & aggression; …
James Wilkinson Papers
Creek Chiefs address U.S. agent for Indian affairs
11/25/1799 Letter, Type UndeterminedCreeks complain about the land speculation activities of W. Bowles to the U.S. agent for Indian affairs, Ben Hawkins.
Indian Documents
Circular letter to the Officers commanding posts on the Sea Coast.
02/15/1799 Contemporary Copy of LetterLetter, informs re superintendance of coastal posts; directs report re state of post works & euipment; describes importance of military discipline.
James Wilkinson Papers
Bowles writes to Cowoppe
11/30/1799 Autograph Letter SignedBowles warns Cowoppe, son of Mad Dog, that Benjamin Hawkins is a dangerous man.
Indian Documents
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06/06/1799 Letter, Type UndeterminedLetter, informs re travel arrangements.
James Wilkinson Papers
Thanks for Observations and Pecans
07/1800Hamilton replies to Wilkinson's of June 29th and says that, while he will miss Wilkinson's company, he agrees that it makes sense for him to go straight to Pittsburgh. Hamilton thanks Wilkinson for …
James Wilkinson Papers
Results of court martial proceedings; discusses presidential order
11/12/1800 Letter SignedLetter, discusses results of court martial proceedings; discusses presidential order. Captain John Bishop of 2nd Regiment Artillerists and Engineers and Lieutenant Stephen Simmons of cavalry are to be …
James Wilkinson Papers- No image
Response to Colonel Hamtramck's Letter
03/18/1800 Letter SignedHamilton notes that he has received a copy of a letter from Hamtramck to Wilkinson with the enclosed paragraph. He wants to know what measues have been taken to respond to the requisitions discussed …
Alexander Hamilton Papers 
Order to Provide Information on Clothing Supply
05/14/1800 Autograph Letter SignedEnclosed letter from Wilkinson regarding clothing supply, Hamilton ordered information to be passed along to Wilkinson without delay.
Alexander Hamilton Papers
Information on Requisition of Clothing
05/18/1800 Autograph Letter SignedExtract of letter to Wilkinson regarding delay in acquiring clothing for his troops. Hamilton remarks on delay as unpleasant.
Alexander Hamilton Papers
Articles of Agreement for contracted rations
09/04/1800 Draft DocumentProcurement, contract for rations; describes rations.
James Wilkinson Papers
Article of Agreement for the Provision of Supplies
11/15/1800 Printed Document SignedArticles of Agreement between the War Department and a contractor for three month's provision of supplies and rations.
Joshua Humphreys Papers
Army Supplies, Quarters, and Pay
05/14/1800 Autograph Letter SignedRoutine instructions and correspondence concerning Army supplies, quarters, and pay.
Alexander Hamilton Papers
Appropriate Response to Indian Plunder
01/27/1800 Autograph Letter SignedMr. Smith wrote St. Clair requesting partial stoppage to the annuity due the Potowatamie Indians because of their assault on him while he descended the Wabash River. If the Indians do not provide …
Arthur St. Clair Papers
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10/15/1800 Letter SignedLetter, encloses testimonials re lieutenancy candidates.
James Wilkinson Papers
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08/12/1800 Letter, Type UndeterminedLetter, discusses issues re Army inspectors; describes recruiting shortfall.
James Wilkinson Papers
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08/04/1800 Letter SignedLetter, mentions Army organization; discusses advertisement to military officers.
James Wilkinson Papers
