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Zeigler, David, 1748-1811 to James Wilkinson

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.05346 Author/Creator: Zeigler, David, 1748-1811 Place Written: Cincinnati, Ohio Type: Manuscript letter Date: 11 March 1792 Pagination: 3 p. : docket ; Height: 19 cm, Width: 15.3 cm Order a Copy

Marked copy; titled "Copy of Major Zeigler's letter to Lt. Col. Commandant. Wilkinson." Written from Fort Washington, present-day Cincinnati, Ohio. Refers him to earlier letters Zeigler wrote to Wilkinson and to Henry Knox, which outline his reasons for quitting and for not obeying Wilkinson's orders. Writes, "when I found I could not serve with that Respect a Commanding Officer is entitled to, I then determined to Resign." Delivers his commission to Wilkinson and believes Wilkinson will be able to "Adopt the most spirited Measures for Advancing the Dignity & Welfare of the Troops under your Command." Adds that he would like to see, if possible, a few of the men who served under him before he leaves, but if not, he "shall go by the Way of the Wilderness."

Wilkinson, James, 1757-1825
Zeigler, David, 1748-1811
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

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