is not yet gone on, and says, "Events have justified the propriety of my making no distinction in the tobacco shipped at this time, or allotting any separate portion for the account of the Speedwell, as three of the fleet are still aground in Kentucky river, with 118 hhds. on board."

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Nolan arrived with this shipment of tobacco; it was sold to government; it was sold for the net sum of 15,850 dollars. The account, as well of the chase as the sales, was rendered by Nolan; the former dated Kentucky, 7th May, 1790, and the latter New-Orleans, 21st September in the same year. This adventure was then finally closed. All the tobacco must have been sold, or Mr. Clark, having been charged with his proportion of the whole purchase, would have been entitled to his share of the sales of any remaining part of the tobacco. But as is evidenced by the accounts (No. 32,) the whole concern was closed; Mr. Clark's proportion, about 3,400 dollars, was paid him, and Nolan applied the residue to the payment of the general's debts, his creditors being at that time many and clamorous. Indeed, so much was he then pressed, that tho' an error of 473 dols. was discovered in the former accounts, and is cer. tified by Nolan, (No. 33,) yet he could not discharge it, but it still remains due.-In the next year Mr. Wilkinson became a general, but not before he became a bankrupt. After the death of major Dunn, he became a partner with Mr. Peyton Short, and I am authorised without the fear of contradiction to state, that this gentleman felt for years the embarrassments caused by the connection. That Wilkinson

went to the army in debt to him, as well as to many other persons who had been imprudent enough to trust him. That he availed himself of his official station to elude the payment of his debts, and when at last by the firmness of Mr. James Hughes (to whom Mr. Short had in despair surrendered the task) he was forced to a settlement, that his accounts exhibited no outstanding debts at New-Orleans, no tobacco stored there, none of those sources from whence he produced his subsequent wealth. His accounts with the estate of major Dunn will be found to be equally silent on this point, and those of his other partnership are now before the public. What device? what evidence? what excuse can now be found to hide him from this open and apparent shame? His commercial speculations afford no cover for his political corruption, and however probable it may be that he cheated his partners, his infamous excuse is insufficient after these proofs to clear him from the charge of having sold his country. Over any other but so arrogant, so unblushing an offender, it would be mean to triumph; but elevated by the consciousness of integrity, I look with contempt on the wretch who is grovelling beneath me, on whom punishment operates no reformation, detection no remorse-and who regrets loss of character only because it deprives him of the means of deception. Disgusted as I am with the task of exposing him, it is not yet finished. I have proved the payment of the money, and I have demonstrated that it was not the proceeds of his commerce. It remains to show that it was the hire of his treason,

I first recur to the testimony of Mr. Power (No. 34.) I know that this gentleman, from a mistaken sense of duty to his country, a false idea of friendship, under an improper impression of pity, was induced to give an evasive certificate, tending to support the character of Wilkinson. But he has always supported the character of an honest man, he has always been in the most respectable society, and is highly esteemed by his friends. On this occasion, however, I use his testimony rather to justify him, by showing how strongly it is corroborated by other undeniable proof, than because I need it to support my case. His first mission was in 1795, from Gayoso, who was then at New-Madrid, to general Wilkinson at Cincinnati on the Ohio-he was the bearer of a letter the purport of which was

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rather hinted at than communicated to him. On his delivering it, the general supposing him more fully informed than he really was, communicated freely with him on the projected treason. It was to be effected by a separation of the western states from the union by the aid of Spain. The means to effect this were considered and matured in frequent conversations between the general and the emissary, who was sent by the former to Galliopolis, to sourd the French inhabitants of that settlement. On s return the plan of operations was settled, and men orandums made which have been kept by Mr. Power, and of which he now gives the copy. Employed continually in this project, he gives the detail of his different voyages and journies, and of the means by which he escaped discovery. The minuteness of

his dates, and the number of persons whom he names, would certainly lead to detection if he were guilty of the slightest inaccuracy. That he was the principal agent between the Spanish government and general Wilkinson, is notorious; and the documents and other testimony to which I shall refer will, independent of his own testimony, put the object of his different missions beyond a doubt. The first of these is a letter written by Wilkinson himself to governor Gayoso, dated 22d September, 1796, after Mr. Power had made several visits to him, and had ingratiated himself by the dexterity with which he eluded the researches of Wayne, and brought to the general the reward of his treason. It is so important, that instead of throw→ ing it among the other proofs I insert it in the body of my work; every word is a proof-every line an argument stronger than any I can offer :

Fort Washington, Sept. 22, 1796.

Ill health and many pressing engagements, must be my apology for a short letter. I must refer you to my letter to the Baron for several particulars, and to a detail of my perils and abuses, I must beg leave to refer you to our friend Power, whom I find of youthful enterprise and fidelity; HE CERTAINLY DESERVES WELL OF THE COURT, and I don't doubt that he will be rewarded.

What a political crisis is the present! and how deeply interesting is its probable results, in all its tendencies, and thereby must hope it may not be carried into execution. If it is, an entire reform in

the police and the military establishments of Louisiana will be found immediately indispensable to the Mexican provinces. I beg you to write me fully on the question in cypher by Power, whose presence in Philadelphia is necessary, as well to clear his own character, attacked by Wayne, as to support the fact of the outrage recently offered to the Spanish crown in his person and bring me either the person or the deposition, now under your command, who has been suborned by Wayne, to bear false witness against me, and afterwards for fear he should recant, bribed him to leave Kentucky. Power will give you the perfect account of this infamous transaction, and I conjure you, by all the ties of friendship and of policy, to assist him on this occasion.

IF SPAIN DOES NOT RESENT THE OUTRAGE OFFERED TO POWER IN THE FACE OF ALL KENTUCKY. My letter to the Baron will explain the motives which carry me to Philadelphia, from whence I will write again to you. Power will explain to you circumstances which justifies the belief of the great treachery that has been practised with respect to the money lately sent me. For the love of God and friendship, enjoin great secrecy and caution in all our concerns. Never suffer my name to be written or spoken. THE SUSPICION OF WASHINGTON IS WIDE A

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Beware of Bradford the Fort-Pitt refugee; HE SEEKS TO MAKE PEACE-there are spies every where. We have a report here that you are appointed governor of Louisiana.-God grant it, as I presume the Baron will be promoted. I am your affectionate friend,

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