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William Wilkins writes William Tilghman and discusses the latest news about the War of 1812. While "no new of much importance" has been received, Wilkins mentions Native American "depredations" in Detroit and comments on British General Gordon Drummond's decision to end the siege of Fort Erie. "...
Location: I-SpahrB-1950-10
Subject: International Affairs, Military Affairs and Conflict
Format: Letters/Correspondence
Time Period: 1800-1819
William Wilkins writes to Secretary of War John C. Calhoun and recommends the son of an officer who served during the American Revolution, Dr. H. Stevenson, as an army paymaster. Wilkins also congratulates Calhoun on his election to Vice President of the United States in the Election of 1824....
Location: I-Purchase-1955-60
Subject: Military Affairs and Conflict, Politics and Government
Format: Letters/Correspondence
Time Period: 1820-1839
Senator William Wilkins writes Mr. Buckler and congratulates him on his election. Wilkins writes this letter from the Senate chamber in the United States Capitol.
Location: I-Purchase-1955-61
Subject: Personal and Family Life, Politics and Government
Format: Letters/Correspondence
Time Period: 1820-1839
US Senator William Wilkins (Class of 1802) writes Secretary of the Navy Mahlon Dickerson and asks that two "young gentlemen" be appointed Midshipmen in the United States Navy. The two "gentlemen" are John Conway Shaler and Alexander Murray.
Location: I-Purchase-1971-11
Subject: Military Affairs and Conflict, Politics and Government
Format: Letters/Correspondence
Time Period: 1820-1839
William Wilkins writes to his wife, Matilda Wilkins, during a trip from Transmundi to St. Petersburg. He discusses sightseeing in Lubeck and an eight-mile ride in "His Lordship's" carriage.
Location: I-Friends-1982-11
Subject: Personal and Family Life, Travel and Tourism
Format: Letters/Correspondence
Time Period: 1820-1839
William Wilkins writes to his wife, Matilda Wilkins, and discusses a recent voyage from London to Tansmundi. William also gives his regards to their children. Transcript included.
Location: I-Friends-1982-11
Subject: Personal and Family Life, Travel and Tourism
Format: Letters/Correspondence
Time Period: 1820-1839
Diplomat and politician William Wilkins (Class of 1802) writes his son, Charles, and explains the Russian calendar. Wilkins also urges his son to resist temptation.
Location: I-Friends-1982-12
Subject: Personal and Family Life, Travel and Tourism
Format: Letters/Correspondence
Time Period: 1820-1839
Minister to Russia William Wilkins writes to his daughter, whom he calls "Pet." Wilkins says that he received her letter and describes packages he sent with Mr. Livingstone. He also says that Mr. Biddle is his best friend, and explains that if his son Charles is good then he will get a horse....
Location: I-Friends-1982-13
Subject: International Affairs, Personal and Family Life, Travel and Tourism
Format: Letters/Correspondence
Time Period: 1820-1839
William Wilkins, United States Minister to Russia, writes to his daughter Maria from abroad. Wilkins tells her about a dinner with the British Minister and wishes that Maria's brother Charles could go to school in St. Petersburg so he could learn French, German, and Russian.
Location: I-Friends-1982-14
Subject: Personal and Family Life, Travel and Tourism
Format: Letters/Correspondence
Time Period: 1820-1839
William Wilkins writes to his wife, Matilda Wilkins, expressing fatigue from a journey to Brussels. Transcript included.
Location: I-Friends-1982-11
Subject: Personal and Family Life, Travel and Tourism
Format: Letters/Correspondence
Time Period: 1820-1839
William Wilkins, Minister to Russia, writes to all six of his children from St. Petersburg, with a paragraph to each. Transcript included.
Location: O-Friends-1982-2
Subject: Personal and Family Life, Travel and Tourism
Format: Letters/Correspondence
Time Period: 1820-1839
Former US Senator William Wilkins (Class of 1802) writes Secretary of the Navy Mahlon Dickerson and asks for Doctor Watson to be appointed as a Surgeon’s Mate or receive Midshipman’s commission. Wilkins notes that Watson “has already made the voyage to India” and “seems to have such a keen...
Location: I-Friends-1983-21
Subject: Military Affairs and Conflict
Format: Letters/Correspondence
Time Period: 1820-1839
Secretary of War William Wilkins (Class of 1802) responds William Biddle's questions about bids for harbor improvements in Erie, Pennsylvania. Wilkins explains that this project is “under the care of the Topographical Bureau” and “many applications” had been submitted. As for who would win the...
Location: I-Friends-1983-22
Subject: Land and Real Estate, Politics and Government
Format: Letters/Correspondence
Time Period: 1840-1859
William Wilkins, Secretary of War from 1844-45, writes to his successor William Marcy. Wilkins introduces his son in law, Captain John Sanders of the Corps of Engineers. Sanders will take the southern mail route to rejoin General Zachary Taylor at the Rio Grande. Transcript included.
Location: I-Friends-1977-10
Subject: Military Affairs and Conflict, Personal and Family Life
Format: Letters/Correspondence
Time Period: 1840-1859
Former Secretary of War William Wilkins writes California Governor John Bigler to recommends Samuel A. Dickey, the son of Representative John Dickey, for a position or an appointment. Samuel "is of good character and correct deportment," as Wilkins notes.
Location: I-Purchase-1998-1
Subject: Politics and Government
Format: Letters/Correspondence
Time Period: 1840-1859
