JAMES WILKINSON (1757-1825) American general, served as a captain in Benedict Arnold's unsuccessful Quebec campaign. Later he was Gen. Horatio Gates' deputy adjutant general in the Saratoga campaign and was given the honor of bringing to Congress the news of General Burgoyne's defeat. Later involved in the Conway Cabal and in scheming with Burr and in Spanish intrigues. Manuscript L.S. 1p. 4to., New Albany, Sep. 10, 1812 to a lieutenant stating that an agreement cannot be accepted due to pay department regulations. Right margin chipped, fold separations and toned spots, just good. $150-200