Letter, Wilderness, 1785 May 11 [to] General Charles Scott.

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Letter, Wilderness, 1785 May 11 [to] General Charles Scott.

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Letter discussing Wilkinson's travels and plans to see Scott in Richmond, Va.

3 p. ; 34 x 21 cm.

United States Military Academy, USMA Library

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United States Military Academy, USMA Library

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