Letter signed James Wilkinson, [possibly St. Louis], to James Brown, Attorney and Advocate General, New Orleans, fragment. [acc. no. 2025-116]. Transcript. Discusses Army policy and politics; sends family updates; alludes to temptations for Brown in New Orleans (“from Ebony to alabaster”); “I am about to enter upon a new Theatre…”, c.1805
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
- c.1805
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