Wilkinson's Various Accusations Against Generals Wayne & Scott, & Defense of Own Reputation
Item
Type
Letter Signed
Title
Wilkinson's Various Accusations Against Generals Wayne & Scott, & Defense of Own Reputation
Description
Explains that his pursuit of the charges against General Wayne arose from a desire to "elucidate the consistency of my conduct." Waxes long on the wrongs Wayne has done to him, and his long-suffering endurance of them. Says Wayne has only praised Wilkinson in the past because his excellent conduct at the Battle of Fallen Timbers was irrefutable. Submits to the judgment of the War Department concerning Major General Scott; appears to now be complaining about Scott's underhandedness. Thanks Knox for his and the president's expressions of confidence in Wilkinson's abilities, and wishes Knox happiness in private life after his resignation as Secretary of War.
year created
1795
month created
01
day created
02
author
sent from location
Fort Washington
recipient
note
Private.
The second collection partially duplicates the first.
The second collection partially duplicates the first.
notable person/group
Henry Knox
James Wilkinson
notable location
Fort Washington
document number
1795010240001
page start
1
number of pages
6
Item sets
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Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (13 pages) | WEK13 (13 pages) | Collection: Harry Innes Papers, mm81027201 | B:8, F:2, pp.5338-42 |
| [view document] (6 pages) | NYE08 (6 pages) | Collection: John M. Brown & Preston Brown Papers, #105. | B:1, F:18 |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | James Wilkinson | Fort Washington | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Henry Knox | [unknown] | [n/a] |