Letter signed James Wilkinson, Greenville, to Thomas Chapman, Elizabeth Town, New Jersey. Discusses that he knows people have considered him either a British spy, Spanish spy, or insurgent. Also discusses the increase in land sales as Britain prepares to abandon Detroit. (Includes typescript copy.) (Purchased from Goodspeed’s Book Shop, August 1950.), 1796 Apr 22
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 2
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The collection consists primarily of correspondence to and from General James Wilkinson with several government officials and military officers. The bulk of the correspondence is dated 1805-1806, when Wilkinson served as governor of the Louisiana Territory, and discusses administrative affairs of the territory.
Dates
- 1796 Apr 22
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open for research use.
Extent
From the Collection: 0.15 Cubic Feet ( (8 folders))
Language of Materials
English
Repository Details
Part of the Missouri Historical Society Library and Research Center Repository