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Wilkinson, James, 1757-1825 to Clement Biddle

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.05354 Author/Creator: Wilkinson, James, 1757-1825 Place Written: Cincinnati, Ohio Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 13 March 1792 Pagination: 6 p. : address : docket ; Height: 30.3 cm, Width: 18.7 cm Order a Copy

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."

Biddle, Clement, 1740-1814
Wilkinson, James, 1757-1825
Zeigler, David, 1748-1811
Hodgdon, Samuel, 1745-1824
Harmar, Josiah, 1753-1813
St. Clair, Arthur, 1734-1818

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