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January 30, 1808
The Enquirer
Richmond, Henrico County, Virginia
What is this article about?
In a 1807 letter from New Orleans, Lt. William Wilson warns of T. Powers' intent to ruin General Wilkinson, suspecting bribery and villainy. The governor can refute Powers' claims, as Powers previously declared knowing nothing against the general.
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Full Text
From Colvin's Weekly Register.
In order to give the reader some idea of the general reputation of this T. Powers, I now insert the following extract of a letter from William Wilson, lieutenant of artillery in the army of the U. S. to his friend, another officer* high in rank in the same army:
"New-Orleans, Sept. 8th, 1807.
SIR,
Since your departure, Powers and party have sailed. He has publicly declared he will ruin the General. Indeed, I have no doubt in my mind but that he has been bribed. He is a Rascal, who can be bought & sold to answer any purpose. It will be well to keep a good watch over him; I think, with proper management, he can be made to discover his own villainy and that of his party. The governor arrived a few days ago. I have had a conversation with him respecting Powers, & his intended disclosures. He informed me he had it in his power to defeat any thing which he might say respecting the General, as he had made to him (the governor) a solemn declaration that he knew not one single thing against the General.
WM. WILSON."
Not General Wilkinson.
In order to give the reader some idea of the general reputation of this T. Powers, I now insert the following extract of a letter from William Wilson, lieutenant of artillery in the army of the U. S. to his friend, another officer* high in rank in the same army:
"New-Orleans, Sept. 8th, 1807.
SIR,
Since your departure, Powers and party have sailed. He has publicly declared he will ruin the General. Indeed, I have no doubt in my mind but that he has been bribed. He is a Rascal, who can be bought & sold to answer any purpose. It will be well to keep a good watch over him; I think, with proper management, he can be made to discover his own villainy and that of his party. The governor arrived a few days ago. I have had a conversation with him respecting Powers, & his intended disclosures. He informed me he had it in his power to defeat any thing which he might say respecting the General, as he had made to him (the governor) a solemn declaration that he knew not one single thing against the General.
WM. WILSON."
Not General Wilkinson.
What sub-type of article is it?
Deception Fraud
Historical Event
Crime Story
What themes does it cover?
Betrayal
Deception
Crime Punishment
What keywords are associated?
Bribery
Military Intrigue
Slander
New Orleans
1807
What entities or persons were involved?
T. Powers
William Wilson
General Wilkinson
Governor
Where did it happen?
New Orleans
Story Details
Key Persons
T. Powers
William Wilson
General Wilkinson
Governor
Location
New Orleans
Event Date
Sept. 8th, 1807
Story Details
Lt. William Wilson writes from New Orleans suspecting T. Powers of being bribed to slander and ruin General Wilkinson. The governor reveals Powers previously declared knowing nothing against the general, enabling refutation of his claims.