Photostat copy of letter signed James L. Donaldson, St. Louis, to General Wilkinson. Discusses Donaldson’s appointment as attorney to the District of St. Louis by Wilkinson, and how Judge Lucas and Easton object to the commission on the ground that the governor has no power to make such an appointment. (Donated by Dr. Clarence E. Carter, October 1953; original is in the National Archives.), 1805 Oct 29
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 4
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 Oct 29
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