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Letter from James Wilkinson to Isaac Shelby, 6 June 1796

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Title

Letter from James Wilkinson to Isaac Shelby, 6 June 1796

Description

Refers to children being returned from the Native Americans, declares he has become good friends with Blue Jacket. He believes the females 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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Identifier

Mss. A S544 f4

Citation

Wilkinson, James, “Letter from James Wilkinson to Isaac Shelby, 6 June 1796,” The Filson Historical Society Digital Projects, accessed June 4, 2023, https://filsonhistorical.omeka.net/items/show/5548.