Scandalous General James Wilkinson and his connection to the Spanish, Aaron Burr, and Daniel Clark

Abstract

General James Wilkinson served the United States Army for nearly thirty years. Yet, he will go down in history as a scandal for his involvement in the Spanish Conspiracy and his connection to the Plot of Aaron Burr. This information was brought to light by his former associate Daniel Clark Jr., who became his enemy. This article tracks the the dealing of the general throughout his lifetime.