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Letter from James Wilkinson to Isaac Shelby, 6 June 1796

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Letter from James Wilkinson to Isaac Shelby, 6 June 1796

Description

In a letter from James Wilkinson to Governor Isaac Shelby, Wilkinson refers to children being returned from Native Americans and declares he has become good friends with Blue Jacket. He believes the women might have "lost their innocence and formed attachments that forbid their returns."

Source

Isaac Shelby papers, 1760-1839, Filson Historical Society

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Mss. A S544 f4

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Citation

Wilkinson, James, “Letter from James Wilkinson to Isaac Shelby, 6 June 1796,” The Filson Historical Society Digital Projects, accessed February 11, 2025, https://filsonhistorical.omeka.net/items/show/5548.

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