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(1757-1825) Infamous early American traitor, Revolutionary war officer, aid to Nathaniel Greene, Benedict Arnold, and Horatio Gates, and involved in many different controversies during his career. Was possibly involved in the Conway Cabal. Later Senior Officer of the Army where he developed a bitter rival with fellow Continental general Anthony Wayne. Implicated in Aaron Burr's conspiracy to found an independent nation but was exonerated although heavily implicated. A.L.S. 'Jas. Wilkinson' as brigadier general, 1p. 8vo., Ft. Washington, July 19, 1792, to John Armstrong,(1755-1816), commander at Ft. Hamilton. In part: 'I will thank you to spare the rifle horse as much as may consist with...caution. They have a hard time before them...N.B. I have expected Aston some days with 300 men but have given him up. He means to resign.' Wilkinson was engaged in the Northwest Indian War at this time. Scattered toning, else fine condition.