1To Thomas Jefferson from James Wilkinson, 1 October 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
The recent explosion in Spain and the probable results, will command universal attention and surprize, but can be no where so interesting as to the people of these States; because our proximity to the Spanish Indies, and the effects which must at an early period Spring out of that Vicinity.— In all my Enterprizes, Intrigues, researches and inquiries, in relation to Spanish America for more...
2To Thomas Jefferson from James Wilkinson, 8 September 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
Since writing you the 5th. Inst: I have received a Letter from Mr Gallatin, which enables me to make a specific disposition of the Troops destined to form a Cordon on our Canadian frontier & Support the Collectors in the execution of their Duties, which will accelerate the Service & save Governor Thompkins the trouble of interposing his Authority.— Mr. Gallatin calls for about 300 Men, two...
3To Thomas Jefferson from James Wilkinson, 1 September 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
The remote position of General Dearborn from you, induces me to transmit directly for your information, the last advices received from the Mississippi—I think the Genl. Alviera reported by Colo. Sparks, was sent to Charleston South Carolina from Saint Domingo in 1802, as a that he was considered a man of high pretensions and great audacity—I think Colo. Sparks must be mistaken as to his...
4To Thomas Jefferson from James Wilkinson, 1 September 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
Having not heard a Word, since you left Washington, of the account for souch service, which I had the Honor to render you, my wants must be my excuse, for again intruding the subject on Your attention, and for intreating that an order may be transmites me at this place, for one half or even a third of the sum, my necessities being extreme—necessities which have sprung out of my sufferings...
5To Thomas Jefferson from James Wilkinson, 16 July 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor to inclose my Account of disbursements for Secret Service, pending the Scenes in which I was engaged, in the Autumn 1806 & the Winter 1807: the Items of which I beg leave to explain in the following numerical Order viz.— No.—1. This Sum is vouched, see No. 1 under cover, & was paid to Establish the Person Employed at the River Trinity, about sixty Miles in the rear of...
6To Thomas Jefferson from James Wilkinson, 23 June 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
Your even Judgment will best direct the expediency & policy of noticing the inclosed, it has been dictated by a recent charge brought against me, on the point to which I have referance—I propose to stand before the Court Tomorrow. & will suffuse the Cheeks of some of my accusers—with perfect respect & attachment I am Sir Yr ob hu DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
7To Thomas Jefferson from James Wilkinson, 23 June 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
It has been imputed to me that pending the Agitations in the Western Country, occasion’d by Mr. Burr’s Projects, I did denounce many eminent Persons to You in a Letter, or Letters, which have not been published—being conscious that this like a thousand other Rumours, fabricated by my Enemies for my Injury, is void of foundation—I shall thank You Sir for such answer to this Note, as may...
8To Thomas Jefferson from James Wilkinson, 30 March 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
Bonaparte aims at universal Dominion to attain his views it is necessary to destroy all the present Dynastis of Europe and Establish his Own favourites on the Thrones of their present Monarchies, he will not rest so long as one of the Bourbon Family is on a Throne.— Poland is United of which he has made a Kingdom and one of his favourites placed on its throne. He has dethroned the King of...
9To Thomas Jefferson from James Wilkinson, 30 March 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
Bonaparte vise a la domination universal, et pour parvenir a ce but il est necessaire d’etèindre las presentes dynasties de l’Europe, et de plàcer ses dependents dans la place des Monarque Actuel, il ne sera jamais tranquille tandis qu’un Bourbon reste dans le trône. Il a dèja seune la Pologne l’a èvige en royaume et placé un de ses favòris sour le Trône. Il a dètronè le Roy de Pruse; et il...
10To Thomas Jefferson from James Wilkinson, 22 January 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
General Wilkinson has this moment received from Baltimore, where his papers generally are, a Letter from President Adams on a subject which for several Days has agitated the public Councils—He transmits the original for the Presidents perusal & hopes to find the Copy of that to which it is the Answer.—G. W. would wish a copy of this Letter to reach the House of deligates, if he knew how to...