Secretary of War's Extracts of Communications with Gen. Wilkinson
Item
Type
Extract of Letter
Title
Secretary of War's Extracts of Communications with Gen. Wilkinson
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.
year created
1797
month created
09
author
recipient
in collection
in image
note
McHenry is likely documenting his correspondence with Wilkinson for the President.
notable person/group
James McHenry
James Wilkinson
Canadians
Indians
militia
Secretary of War
military authority
battalions
British
savages
inhabitants
soldiers
notable location
Canada
Detroit
Britain
notable item/thing
coup
mock government
civil government
discontent
liquor
disaffection
document number
1797099940102
page start
1
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Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (3 pages) | IDS11 (3 pages) | Collection: John Adams Papers | 3213, R: 117 |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | James McHenry | [unknown] | [n/a] |
| Recipient | James Wilkinson | [unknown] | [n/a] |