Letter signed James Wilkinson, below New Orleans, to Henry Thompson, Baltimore. Wilkinson discusses the reversal of his financial circumstances (for the worse). Speaks of the indebtedness that plantation owners are getting themselves into by buying slaves. Speaks despairingly of James Monroe’s presidency. (Includes typescript transcription.) (Purchased from Walter R. Benjamin, December 1950.), 1819 Aug 10
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 7
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
- 1819 Aug 10
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