- GLC#
- GLC02437.05354-View header record
- Type
- Letters
- Date
- March 13, 1792
- Author/Creator
- Wilkinson, James, 1757-1825
- Title
- to Clement Biddle
- Place Written
- Cincinnati, Ohio
- Pagination
- 6 p. : address : docket ; Height: 30.3 cm, Width: 18.7 cm
- Primary time period
- The New Nation, 1783-1815
- Sub-Era
- The Early Republic
Written from Fort Washington, present-day Cincinnati, Ohio. Received his last letter, which suggests that General [Arthur] St. Clair might not continue in command of the army much longer. This fills him with anxiety. Discusses possible ramifications of the appointment of a new commander. Comments on the difficult situation he has found himself in, between Major [David] Zeigler and Colonel [Samuel] Hodgdon. Explains in some detail the interpersonal conflict among his officers. Comments on the downfall of General [Josiah] Harmar due to his "unfortunate propensity to drink."
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