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Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 to James Wilkinson

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.06143 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 Place Written: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Type: Manuscript letter Date: 12 July 1794 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 25.5 cm, Width: 20.3 cm Order a Copy

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. Copy of GLC02437.06142.

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Wilkinson, James, 1757-1825
Wayne, Anthony, 1745-1796

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