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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC04601.15 |
| From Archive Folder | Collection of 15 items related to the Mississippi territory, the Smith family, and the treason trial of Aaron Burr |
| Title | Pen and ink drawing of General James Wilkinson |
| Date | ca. 1806 |
| Document Type | Artwork |
| Content Description | Folk art sketched portrait of Wilkinson's head and shoulders in uniform. Written underneath, "Great Willkison (sic) command Our Arms, When Missippi (sic) rolls - Nor need we fear dread Wars Alarms, While he, Our flag staff holds!!!" |
| Subjects | Politics Poetry Election Government and Civics Military History Art, Music, Theater, and Film |
| People | Wilkinson, James (1757-1825) |
| Place written | Mississippi |
| Theme | Government & Politics; Arts & Literature |
| Sub-collection | The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1493-1859 |
| Additional Information | Wilkinson was involved with Aaron Burr's conspiracy to attempt the secession of the western states from the Union in 1804-1806. Although involved initially, he eventually betrayed Burr and denounced him as a traitor. |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |