Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 to James Wilkinson

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GLC#
GLC02437.06142-View header record
Type
Letters
Date
12 July 1794
Author/Creator
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Title
to James Wilkinson
Place Written
s.l.
Pagination
4 p. : Height: 31.9 cm, Width: 20 cm
Primary time period
The New Nation, 1783-1815
Sub-Era
The Early Republic

Informs Wilkinson his letters will be kept private, however, he will show them to the President of the United States. Discusses the conflict between Wilkinson and General [Anthony] Wayne. Comments he regrets the "disagreement which exists between two officers high in rank, and of whose experience and talents a favorable opinion is entertained." Also notes that no officer, regardless of rank, is immune from charges of military crimes and will be brought forth in a public manner. See GLC02437.06143 for copy. Date added later in pencil.

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