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Document signed James Wilkinson and Thomas Cushing. Duplicate copy of General Orders issued by James Wilkinson to Captain Russel Bissell concerning the court martial and trial of Col. Thomas Butler., 1805 Feb 15

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 3

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

  • 1805 Feb 15

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

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