Letter signed James Wilkinson, South West Point, to Major Thomas H. Cushing, inspector of the army. Criticizes Col. Hamtramck for trying to repair the fort in Detroit; mentions that Capt. Hancock has swindled the country out of “several years pay.”, 1801 Sept 1
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
- 1801 Sept 1
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