20 March 1782

Wilson, James, 1742-1798

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George Washington

Formal letter of contract in which Wilson, a prominent Pennsylvania attorney, agrees to let Washington's nephew read law with him. For a fee of one hundred guineas, Wilson agrees to furnish him with reading matter at his lodgings, and says that he may come into the office for information. In a few months Wilson will take him into the office.

GLC06429.02

30-31 August 1746

Wilson, James, 1742-1798

Document signed

Title: [Certificate]

Partially printed document with subsequent information written in by hand. Certifies that James Wilson is enlisted in the infantry under Captain John Southack's command, which will be sent to Canada. Also verified, signed and dated by Habijah Sway. Signer of the U.S. Constitution.

GLC02437.08930

2 April 1796

Wilson, James, 1742-1798

Document signed

Title: [Receipt for salary as U. S. Supreme Court Justice]

Verifies receipt of $875 for a quarter term's salary ending on 31 March 1796. Received of Samuel Meredith, Treasurer of United States.

GLC00348

February 17, 1892

Wilson, James, 1742-1798

Autograph letter signed

Title: to the High Council of Weber Stake

He is ready of arbitration but Brother Read first refused to accept his man [i.e. his arbitrator] and then refused to accept the decision of the High Council.

GLC05756.064

1681/08/06

Wilson, James, 1742-1798

Manuscript document signed

Title: Wilson's refusal to pay any money

Wilson refuses to make any payments due to a lack of money.

GLC03107.00069

1789/07/13

Wilson, James, 1742-1798

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Arthur St. Clair re: being considered for President of Pennsylvania

GLC04842.40