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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.05346 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0107] March 1792 |
| Title | David Zeigler to James Wilkinson defending his decision to quit his position |
| Date | 11 March 1792 |
| Author | Ziegler, David (1748-1811) |
| Recipient | Wilkinson, James |
| Document Type | Correspondence; Military document |
| Content Description | Marked copy; titled "Copy of Major Zeigler's letter to Lt. Col. Commandant. Wilkinson." Written from Fort Washington, present-day Cincinnati, Ohio. Refers him to earlier letters Zeigler wrote to Wilkinson and to Henry Knox, which outline his reasons for quitting and for not obeying Wilkinson's orders. Writes, "when I found I could not serve with that Respect a Commanding Officer is entitled to, I then determined to Resign." Delivers his commission to Wilkinson and believes Wilkinson will be able to "Adopt the most spirited Measures for Advancing the Dignity & Welfare of the Troops under your Command." Adds that he would like to see, if possible, a few of the men who served under him before he leaves, but if not, he "shall go by the Way of the Wilderness." |
| Subjects | Frontiers and Exploration Northwest Indian War Northwest Territory Military History Military Law Westward Expansion |
| People | Wilkinson, James (1757-1825) Ziegler, David (1748-1811) Knox, Henry (1750-1806) |
| Place written | Cincinnati, Ohio |
| Theme | Government & Politics; Westward Expansion |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |
| Related documents | Incomplete letter from Winthrop Sargent to Henry Knox on the need for more militia and disputes within the army |