Thomas Wilson, Washington, D.C., to Archibald Woods, Wheeling, West Virginia, 1812 November 30
Scope and Contents
Thinks militia are expensive and ruinous. Thinks they can provide little real service "as well might you put unbroken Horses to a Wagon--they possess the strength & spirit--but they will not pull together." sees no prospect of speedy termination of the war. "the Administration which makes War does rarely make peace." Discusses War Hawks. Anxious to hear about Virginians in Western Army. Will present statement to Daniel Sheffey.
Dates
- Creation: 1812 November 30
Creator
- From the Collection: Woods, Archibald, 1764-1846 (Person)
- From the Collection: Baker family (Family)
- From the Collection: Barber, Levi (Person)
- From the Collection: Call, Daniel, 1765 (ca.)-1840 (Person)
- From the Collection: Doddridge, Philip, 1773-1832 (Person)
- From the Collection: Johnson, Chapman, 1779-1849 (Person)
- From the Collection: Lee, Henry, 1756-1818 (Person)
- From the Collection: Morgan family (Family)
- From the Collection: Ruggles, Benjamin, 1783-1857 (Person)
- From the Collection: Sheffey, Daniel, 1770-1830 (Person)
- From the Collection: Tyler, John, Jr., 1819-1896 (Person)
- From the Collection: Wilson, Edgar Campbell, 1800-1860 (Person)
- From the Collection: Wilson, George Washington, b. 1807 (Person)
- From the Collection: Wilson, Thomas, 1765-1826 (Person)
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Extent
From the Collection: 10.50 Linear Feet
Language
From the File: English
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Research Center Repository