Wilkinson, James, 1757-1825 to Clement Biddle

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GLC#
GLC02437.05354-View header record
Type
Letters
Date
13 March 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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