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Oct 28, 2020 · James Wilkinson fought in the American Revolution and later served as commanding general of the U.S. Army and first governor of the Louisiana Territory. Yet, in 1811, accused of spying for...
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Dec 14, 2021 · Brief Biography of General James Wilkinson, veteran of the American Revolution, Quasi War, and War of 1812 and Spanish spy. Credit to Wikipedia for the information contained in this video.
May 29, 2024 · James Wilkinson achieved the rank of Brigadier General in the Continental Army before becoming and important part of the westward expansion of the United Sta...
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Jan 17, 2021 · James Wilkinson fought in the American Revolution and later served as commanding general of the U.S. Army and first governor of the Louisiana Territory. Yet, in 1811, accused of spying for the Spanish Empire, he became the highest ranking official in U.S. history ever to face an espionage trial.
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Apr 29, 2010 · It was just after the Revolutionary War — at a time when a young United States and a mighty Spain were fighting for control of North America — that American war hero James Wilkinson marched...
James Wilkinson (March 24, 1757 – December 28, 1825) was an American soldier, politician, and Spanish secret agent #13, who was associated with multiple scandals and controversies, including the Burr conspiracy.
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Apr 21, 2020 · You are looking at a drawing of a rock carving that was sent to Thomas Jefferson by General James Wilkinson, who served as a senior officer in the United States Army under Presidents Washington, Adams, Jefferson, and Madison.